OPTN News

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An important message from the OPTN Board President on the implementation of waiting time adjustments for kidney transplant candidates affected by the use of eGFR race-based calculations
Programs can submit attestation documentation prior to Jan. 3, 2024
Correction made to automated approval process for certain HCC exception candidates
Currently listed candidates affected by the change may keep their exception score until it is scheduled to expire.
Webinar Addresses Changes to OPTN Computer System Access Policy
All programs must align system access, security and incident management reporting requirements with OPTN policy.
Animated videos describe MELD, PELD formulas
Resource especially designed to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.
Two-year Monitoring Report Available for Pancreas Allocation Policies
Report captures two-year data post implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect Sept. 27
Scores are updated twice each year.
Updates to Medical Urgency Scoring of Liver Transplant Candidates in Effect
Updated criteria will better identify and prioritize urgent candidates.
Webinar Available to Address Kidney-after-thoracic Safety Net, Combined Kidney-thoracic Allocation
The webinar is now available to view.
Two-year Monitoring Report Continues to Show Improvements in Equity in Access to Kidney Transplants for Several Key Populations
Report captures 2-year data post implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Webinars Address Improvements to MELD, PELD, Status 1A/1B
Webinars will be recorded for later access.