Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Board approves enhanced liver distribution system
A set of policy amendments was approved to reduce geographic differences in liver transplant candidates’ access to a timely transplant.
Monday, December 4, 2017

OPTN/UNOS Board addresses organ placement efficiency, en bloc kidney allocation
Geographic distribution principles to be studied.
Monday, December 4, 2017

At two years, HOPE Act still offering hope
Two years since its implementation, the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (also known as the HOPE Act) has continued to provide transplant opportunities for candidates with HIV who are willing to accept organ offers from HIV-positive donors.
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Policy modification to lung distribution sequence
Effective at 8 p.m. Eastern time, November 24, 2017, the OPTN lung allocation system was modified. A post-implementation proposal is out for public comment.
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Webinar to discuss liver proposal
A recording is available.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Compromise liver proposal to advance for board consideration
The proposal is intended to balance key principles.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Next phase of COIIN underway
A new group of participants will refine and build upon approaches developed during the initial pilot phase.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors releases University Hospitals of Cleveland from probation
The Board restored full member privileges for University Hospitals of Cleveland, a transplant center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Monday, October 2, 2017

New histocompatibility general supervisor key personnel requirement
Notice of implementation: effective February 27, 2018.
Sunday, October 1, 2017

Liver webinar to address modeling data and get additional proposal feedback
Register now for a webinar on Friday, September 29.
Monday, September 25, 2017