About the OPTN
The OPTN is a unique public-private partnership that links all professionals involved in the U.S. donation, procurement, and transplantation system. The OPTN focuses on promoting long, healthy, and productive lives for persons with organ failure. It also aims to increase opportunities for transplants, optimize organ use, enhance efficiency, and prioritize patient care.
Priority news & announcements
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Learn how HRSA and the OPTN are committed to addressing AOOS to protect public trust, ensure that policies are followed, and maintain patient safety.
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Find out what it costs to add patients to the organ transplant waitlist and how HRSA is collecting these fees.
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Find out how HRSA and the OPTN work to improve procurement safety, protect potential donors, and build public trust in organ donation.
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Discover how normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) preserves organs for transplant, what the data shows about its growing use, and the steps being taken to protect donor safety.
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Patient resources
Explore the OPTN’s resources on organ transplantation and donation:
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News
The Lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) used to prioritize potential transplant recipients in lung allocation was updated to reduce median travel distance for lungs with the goal of reducing logistical complexity in lung allocation and improving policy compliance.The OPTN Board approved the slate of candidates who will appear on the ballot for the election of Secretary and Vice President of Patient and Donor Affairs.On April 3, 2026, the OPTN Board voted to appoint Steven Weitzen, JD, as a Board Director, filling the vacancy created by the passing of Peter Nicastro. -
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Review critical comments submitted to the OPTN as well as how the OPTN responded.
