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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Redesigned OPTN website launches September 26
Friday, September 26, 2014
Site is mobile-friendly, for viewing on smart phones and tablets
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Liver forum provides key feedback for additional committee discussion
Friday, September 26, 2014
Nearly 500 people participated in the Sept. 16 public forum.
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Town hall session on the new kidney allocation system
Thursday, September 25, 2014
A recording is available of the October 23 event.
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Provide your feedback on liver allocation concepts
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
A national public forum is planned for September 2014 in Chicago.
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Significant changes to pancreas allocation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Resources are available to help educate transplant professionals and patients about the changes.
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Officers and board members elected for 2014-2015
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
First living kidney donor, non-clinician to become President-Elect
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Educational guidance recommends early patient referral for kidney transplantation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with advanced and end-stage kidney disease, but referring doctors and their patients may not be aware of that.
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The Basic Path of Organ Donation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The donation process begins with a decision.
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Statement from David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, Chair, OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, chair of the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant Committee, discusses ways to increase equity in transplant access for all patients.
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Work group to address OPTN policy relating to HIV-positive organ recovery
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Fifteen clinicians and professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation have been named to a work group to consider policies to allow recovery of organs from HIV-positive donors.
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