OPTN News

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Continuity of Patient Safety Activities for the OPTN
HRSA has finalized a contract with UNOS to continue key pieces of the OPTN Operations, including the matching system.
Six-Month Monitoring Shows Expected Progress After KDPI Policy Change
12/11/25: Get details on a report showing progress on Kidney Donor Profile Index scores for Black and/or HIV-positive donors.
Supporting HHS Actions to Ensure Patient Safety and Public Trust
9/30/25: Read a letter from OPTN President John Magee to the OPTN community on actions taken to ensure patient safety and maintain public trust.
Updated Median MELD at Transplant Scores in Effect Sept. 25; Median PELD at Transplant Score Unchanged
9/30/25: The OPTN announces updated median MELD at transplant scores to take effect Sept. 25. The median PELD at transplant score is unchanged.
New Associate Regional Councillor Elected for 2025
9/12/25: HRSA announces the election of Dean Kim, MD, as Region 10 Associate Councillor. Voter turnout showed strong engagement from the OPTN community.
Doug Fesler Named OPTN Executive Director
9/8/25: The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) announces Doug Fesler as its new Executive Director, effective September 2, 2025.
Six-Month Report Highlights Key Updates in Liver Transplant Candidate Diagnoses and Treatment Options
9/8/25: Read about the impact of updates to how treatment options are reported for certain liver transplant candidates.
Special Election Update: Announcing Nominees for Region 10 Associate Councillor
8/29/25: Learn about the Region 10 Associate Councillor election and where to find details on the nominees.
OPTN Board Recommends Fee Increase and Approves Transfer of Reserve Funds, Extension of Current Pause on Routine Surveys of OPOs and Transplant Hospitals, and Projects for Public Comment
8/28/25: Read the outcomes of the monthly meeting of the OPTN Board of Directors on August 21, including a recommendation to increase the OPTN membership fee.
Public Comment Open From August 27 Through October 1
8/27/25: The OPTN offers six proposals for public comment in summer 2025 and invites the community to give feedback to help shape U.S. organ transplant policy.