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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HHS secretary adds new members to organ transplantation advisory committee
Friday, August 17, 2001
Committee membership expanded from 20 to 41 members and more responsibilities were added.
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Board condemns organ brokering
Friday, June 29, 2001
The board also called for U.S. transplant organizations to avoid any activities that may support the buying or selling of organs.
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Board endorses further development of liver urgency scale
Friday, June 29, 2001
This proposed policy is expected to reduce deaths on the liver waiting list.
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UNet goes live
Friday, October 22, 1999
The UNOS IT department developed a new database for the national transplant data system.
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Statement from David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, Chair, OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, chair of the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant Committee, discusses ways to increase equity in transplant access for all patients.
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Work group to address OPTN policy relating to HIV-positive organ recovery
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Fifteen clinicians and professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation have been named to a work group to consider policies to allow recovery of organs from HIV-positive donors.
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Significant changes to pancreas allocation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Resources are available to help educate transplant professionals and patients about the changes.
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Officers and board members elected for 2014-2015
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
First living kidney donor, non-clinician to become President-Elect
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Educational guidance recommends early patient referral for kidney transplantation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with advanced and end-stage kidney disease, but referring doctors and their patients may not be aware of that.
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The Basic Path of Organ Donation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The donation process begins with a decision.