• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center released from probation
  Friday, September 30, 2016
  The board restored full member privileges for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
  

• OPTN compliance elearning module available on UNOS Connect
  Friday, September 30, 2016
  The module offers solutions to help prevent common OPTN policy violations identified by UNOS site surveyors.
  

• Combined transplant program site surveys coming soon
  Monday, September 12, 2016
  We are making changes in an effort to make the process easier and more efficient for members.
  

• Study chronicles transplant priority delays for some living donors
  Saturday, September 3, 2016
  A published study examines delays in timely access to transplantation for some prior living donors.
  

• Webinar to address revised heart policy proposal
  Monday, August 22, 2016
  Access a recording of an August 18th webinar, to learn about the proposed changes.
  

• Webinar to address liver allocation and distribution proposal
  Monday, August 22, 2016
  Access a recording of an August 19th webinar to learn about the proposed changes, so you can provide more informed feedback during public comment.
  

• Analysis shows kidney allocation system achieving key goals
  Tuesday, August 16, 2016
  Eighteen-month analysis identifies trends and shows progress.
  

• OPTN public comment opens August 15
  Thursday, August 11, 2016
  Fifteen policy proposals are open for public comment, through October 15.
  

• OPTN/UNOS registration fee increases first time since 2013.
  Tuesday, August 9, 2016
  Lower than anticipated kidney registrations have resulted in the first OPTN/UNOS registration fee increase since 2013. Beginning October 1, total registration fees will increase 2.3%, from $957 to $979.
  

• Call for nominations for the 2017-2018 Board of Directors
  Monday, July 25, 2016
  Members of the Board of Directors are elected by a majority vote of the entire OPTN membership and serve as volunteers without compensation.
  

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