OPTN News

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Special Election Update: Announcement of election dates
OPTN members to vote on the final slate of candidates.
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Submissions accepted through May 12th, 2025.
One-Year Monitoring Report Addresses Liver Exception Guidance for Multivisceral Candidates
More transplants are being done for candidates with exceptions.
Monitoring Reports Address Liver Transplant Initiatives
Activity tracked for updates in how candidates are considered for exception scores for liver transplantation.
One-Year Monitoring Report for Updated Liver Urgency Policy Shows Progress
Female MELD candidates had larger transplant rate increase.
HOPE Act Special Public Comment Open From March 21 Through April 22
Proposed revisions to HIV policies align with Federal Regulatory Updates.
Two New Kidney Policy Monitoring Reports Available; Policy Changes Projected to Streamline Communications, Standardize Biopsy Practices
The Kidney Transplantation Committee will continue to monitor policies.
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Submissions accepted through April 4, 2025.
OPTN Board Declares Memorial Hermann Hospital, University of Texas at Houston a Member Not in Good Standing
Action follows review established in OPTN policies.
OPTN Board of Directors Special Election Update
Feb. 28 webinar will provide details on the upcoming special election. A recording will be made available for later viewing.