OPTN News

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Race and hepatitis C status no longer included in calculation used to estimate deceased donor kidney function; policy change anticipated to increase equity
This new calculation is anticipated to increase equity and transparency in the nation's procurement and transplantation system.
Webinar Addresses Optimization of Offer Filters
Model-identified default kidney offer filters are included in the optimization project.
Special Public Comment Period: OPTN Bylaw and Governance Documents Update
Register for a community town hall on Oct. 29 to learn more about the updates.
OPTN Executive Committee Approves Changes to Two Regions
The boundary change moves four organizations from OPTN region 10 to OPTN region 11.
Social Determinants of Health Among Transplant Patients Data Report Now Available
The report describes the distribution of social determinants of health (SDOH) among solid organ transplant candidates, recipients, and living donors in 2022.
Six-Month Monitoring Report for Updated Liver Urgency Policy Shows Continued Success
Transplants increased significantly for female MELD candidates.
Patient Info on Disaster Relief and Assistance
The OPTN is in contact with all member transplant facilities nationwide. In case of significant and potential long-term disruption of service at one or more centers, we will provide any needed updates through this website.
Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect; national median PELD at transplant decreases to 31
Individual values are updated twice each year.
Upcoming OPTN Webinar Addresses Virtual Crossmatching Best Practices, Trends and the Future
Nov. 5, 2024, 2pm-3pm ET (webinar will be recorded for later viewing)
An Important Message from the MPSC on Best Practices for Organ Verification and Other Recommendations
The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.