Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

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

Additional modeling data available for liver proposal
View the final installment of liver simulation modeling results relating to the current public comment proposal to enhance liver distribution.
Monday, September 18, 2017

Call for nominations
The OPTN/UNOS nominations to fill upcoming regional representative and at-large committee positions.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

New booklet advises transplant candidates seeking a living donor
The booklet outlines the living donation process and suggests strategies and resources.
Sunday, September 10, 2017