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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Two-year monitoring report showing effect of eGFR policy change available
Monday, December 2, 2024
Committees will continue to study ways to improve access to kidney transplantation.
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Monitoring reports address liver transplant initiatives
Monday, March 24, 2025
Activity tracked for updates in how candidates are considered for exception scores for liver transplantation.
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One-year monitoring report addresses liver exception guidance for multivisceral candidates
Friday, April 4, 2025
More transplants are being done for candidates with exceptions.
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From the MPSC: Best practices for utilizing donor screening criteria and other recommendations
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A message from MPSC Chair Clifford Miles, M.D.
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Volunteers sought for open positions on OPTN Committees
Friday, August 1, 2025
Starting today through August 20, 2025 and beginning their term on October 1, 2025.