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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Patient resources
Find resources on how to navigate organ transplantation and donation.
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News
OPTN Board approves removal of OPTN guidance on shortages of pediatric mechanical circulatory support devices and extends the HIV Open VarianceThe OPTN is currently seeking nominations for individuals to serve on OPTN committees.The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are committed to addressing organ allocation out of OPTN sequence (AOOS) in order to protect public trust, ensure adherence to OPTN policies, increase fairness, and uphold patient safety.
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Explore
Explore how AOOS and organ non-use rates have varied over time and across organ procurement organizations.
Review critical comments submitted to the OPTN as well as how the OPTN responded.
