• Kidney transplant programs must complete attestations by January 3 for eGFR waiting time modifications
  Tuesday, December 19, 2023
  As of Dec. 19, 2023, the OPTN has completed 14,211 waiting time modifications.
  

• An important message from the MPSC on the upcoming eGFR waiting time modifications deadline and other updates
  Friday, December 8, 2023
  The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.
  

• Adjustment made to CPRA calculation for certain candidates
  Thursday, December 7, 2023
  The Calculated Panel Reactive Antibody (CPRA) calculation within the OPTN computer system has been adjusted for transplant candidates with certain HLA antigens listed, in order to align with OPTN Policy 4.6.
  

• OPTN Board of Directors releases Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from Member Not in Good Standing
  Thursday, December 7, 2023
  The hospital has instituted a number of quality improvements.
  

• Early monitoring report shows Black kidney candidates are receiving waiting time modifications after implementation of new policies
  Monday, December 4, 2023
  A new data monitoring report shows key measures of two kidney policies at six-months and one-year post implementation.
  

• An important message from the OPTN Board President on the implementation of waiting time adjustments for kidney transplant candidates affected by the use of eGFR race-based calculations
  Monday, December 4, 2023
  Programs can submit attestation documentation prior to Jan. 3, 2024
  

• Lung transplants continue to increase six months post-implementation of new lung policy
  Monday, December 4, 2023
  Lung-alone transplants have increased by 11.2 percent.
  

• One-year monitoring report available for heart recall exception status policy
  Monday, December 4, 2023
  The OPTN Heart Transplantation Committee's policy prioritizes patient safety by addressing candidates with recalled implanted heart devices.
  

• Correction made to automated approval process for certain HCC exception candidates
  Monday, December 4, 2023
  Currently listed candidates affected by the change may keep their exception score until it is scheduled to expire.
  

• Research presented at 2023 American Public Health Association annual meeting
  Monday, December 4, 2023
  Meeting held Nov. 12-15.
  

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