News
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
OPTN Modernization
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
HRSA launched the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.
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Professional resource explains 2013 PHS Guideline
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
View a video recording about reducing HIV, HBV and HCV transmission.
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Kidney allocation system status update for transplant centers and labs - October 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Find out about preparations, upcoming training opportunities, and resources available to help with implementation.
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OPTN/UNOS board places Baptist Memorial Hospital on probation
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
The hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Expedited appeals and override reviews of thoracic review board decisions
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
The Thoracic Committee reviews appeals and overrides of Lung Review Board (LRB) and Heart Regional Review Board (RRB) decisions.
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Redesigned OPTN website launches September 26
Friday, September 26, 2014
Site is mobile-friendly, for viewing on smart phones and tablets
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Liver forum provides key feedback for additional committee discussion
Friday, September 26, 2014
Nearly 500 people participated in the Sept. 16 public forum.
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National committee formed to develop network policies for hand, face transplantation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Eighteen people who have clinical, professional and personal experience with vascular composite allografts (VCA) have been named to the new committee
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Public forum addresses equity in liver distribution
Monday, September 15, 2014
About 400 people attended the September 16 event; resources are available.
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Kidney paired donation pilot program town hall
Friday, August 29, 2014
A recording of the August 21 session is available.
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Change to living donation policy on candidate registration approved by the Executive Committee
Friday, August 15, 2014
The OPTN/UNOS Executive Committee recently approved a change to living donation policy that will take effect on September 1, 2014.