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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Learn how programs are performing non-A1, non-A1B transplants
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Educational resource supplements guidance document
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COIIN participants – share your insights at Learning Congress
Friday, January 26, 2018
Cohort A abstract deadline February 6
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New Intestine Program Applications and Bylaws
Monday, January 15, 2018
The implementation of these bylaws was delayed to allow for the development of new application forms and the approval of those forms by Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB has recently approved the new intestine transplant program applications.
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Committee to address geographic aspects of organ distribution
Thursday, January 11, 2018
The group will establish guiding principles for the use of geography within OPTN policies.
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Deceased organ donors in US exceeded 10 thousand for first time in 2017
Monday, January 8, 2018
Total transplants set record for fifth straight year.
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Special public comment proposal for HCC auto approval criteria
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Proposal would restore automatic approval for certain extensions.
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Nominees Chosen for Board of Directors Election
Saturday, December 9, 2017
At its December 2017 meeting, the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors approved the following slate of nominees for Board appointments beginning in July 2018. OPTN/UNOS member voting representatives will receive a ballot and biographical information for the nominees in early 2018.
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OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors releases Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency from Member Not in Good Standing
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
At its meeting December 5, 2017, the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors restored full member privileges for Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency (LAORA), an organ procurement organization providing services to six counties in South Florida.
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OPTN/UNOS Board addresses organ placement efficiency, en bloc kidney allocation
Monday, December 4, 2017
Geographic distribution principles to be studied.
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Board approves enhanced liver distribution system
Sunday, December 3, 2017
A set of policy amendments was approved to reduce geographic differences in liver transplant candidates’ access to a timely transplant.
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