Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Public comment open from Jan. 21 through Mar. 23 2021
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is offering six proposals, two requests for feedback, and one white paper for public comment.
Thursday, January 21, 2021

Updated 9-month monitoring report available for liver policy
Report addresses first nine months of acuity circle distribution.
Friday, January 15, 2021

Board election to begin January 13, 2021
Voting period closes January 27.
Monday, January 11, 2021

Annual record trend continues for deceased organ donation, deceased donor transplants
New records for deceased donation and deceased donor transplants; living donor transplants decreased largely due to COVID-19.
Monday, January 11, 2021

OPTN Board approves pediatric transplant program components, strategic planning, operational actions
Pediatric transplant program criteria in effect for first time.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone
More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Kidney and pancreas allocation changes postponed
Current policies to remain in effect.
Monday, December 14, 2020

Nominees Chosen for 2021 Board of Directors Election
The following nominees have been approved for appointments on the Board of Directors beginning in July 2021. Member voting representatives will receive a ballot and biographical information for the nominees in January 2021.
Monday, December 7, 2020

Transplant patient webinar recording now available
Panelists address upcoming changes to kidney and pancreas distribution
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Results from the OPTN regional review questionnaire now available
A summary report of these results are now available on the regional review webpage.
Monday, November 23, 2020