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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Interactive OPTN lung data dashboard offers enhanced insights into lung allocation system, impacts of policy development
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Public-facing page provides metrics on the OPTN’s lung allocation policy under continuous distribution.
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Webinar addresses changes to OPTN computer system access policy
Thursday, November 9, 2023
All programs must align system access, security and incident management reporting requirements with OPTN policy.
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Recording of OPTN Modernization Initiative virtual webinar for OPTN volunteers
Friday, November 3, 2023
HRSA leadership addresses efforts for the initiative.
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Input to be sought on OPTN strategic plan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The OPTN Board of Directors is currently building a new strategic plan to guide the organization for the next three years.
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National webinar on Nov. 15 for lung transplant professionals on upcoming data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Recording now available.
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OPTN DCD Lung Transplant Collaborative concludes with Learning Congress
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Eight-month OPTN collaborative improvement project surpasses goal.
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Animated videos describe MELD, PELD formulas
Friday, October 20, 2023
Resource especially designed to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.
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OPTN computer system metrics dashboard displays metrics on the OPTN’s computer system’s performance
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Public-facing page provides metrics on the OPTN’s computer system’s performance and details on policy projects that required the OPTN Contractor’s IT effort.
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Second round of simulated modeling results for continuous distribution of kidney and pancreas now available
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Modeling results estimate the benefit of new proposals and inform committees of any needed improvements.
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An important message from the MPSC on the implementation of the Offer Acceptance performance metric and other recommendations.
Friday, October 6, 2023
The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.
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