News

12/4/23: A data monitoring report shows Black kidney candidates are receiving waiting time modifications after the implementation of new policies.

12/4/23: Read a report showing that lung transplants continue to increase six months post-implementation of the continuous distribution policy.

12/4/23: Access a one-year monitoring report regarding an urgent exception status policy for candidates who have an implanted heart assist device under recall.

12/4/23: View a list of studies related to OPTN topics that were presented at the 2023 American Public Health Association (APHA) annual meeting.

11/28/23: Learn about an OPTN lung data dashboard that offers enhanced insights into lung allocation under continuous distribution.

11/9/23: Learn about an OPTN webinar for organ donation and transplant professionals, addressing changes to the OPTN computer system access policy.

11/3/23: Learn about a webinar updating OPTN volunteers on the OPTN Modernization Initiative, launched in 2023 to better serve patient and family needs.

11/1/23: The Executive Committee provides an update on its work on the Strategic Plan that will help prioritize the OPTN's work through 2027.

10/24/23: Learn about a webinar for lung transplant professionals on data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation.

10/24/23: Read about an OPTN Learning Congress in which professionals shared effective practices, challenges, and insights related to DCD lung transplants.