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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Hospitals chosen for initial phase of COIIN pilot
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
COIIN is a three-year project intended to increase kidney utilization and study new methods of quality monitoring.
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New opo best practices video available
Friday, October 14, 2016
Two OPOs in Region 4 share how using the Dual Advocacy® method helped them increase the number of organs available for transplant.
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center released from probation
Friday, September 30, 2016
The board restored full member privileges for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
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OPTN compliance elearning module available on UNOS Connect
Friday, September 30, 2016
The module offers solutions to help prevent common OPTN policy violations identified by UNOS site surveyors.
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Combined transplant program site surveys coming soon
Monday, September 12, 2016
We are making changes in an effort to make the process easier and more efficient for members.
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Study chronicles transplant priority delays for some living donors
Saturday, September 3, 2016
A published study examines delays in timely access to transplantation for some prior living donors.
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Webinar to address revised heart policy proposal
Monday, August 22, 2016
Access a recording of an August 18th webinar, to learn about the proposed changes.
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Webinar to address liver allocation and distribution proposal
Monday, August 22, 2016
Access a recording of an August 19th webinar to learn about the proposed changes, so you can provide more informed feedback during public comment.
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Analysis shows kidney allocation system achieving key goals
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Eighteen-month analysis identifies trends and shows progress.
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OPTN public comment opens August 15
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Fifteen policy proposals are open for public comment, through October 15.
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