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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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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