OPTN News

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Updates to Medical Urgency Scoring of Liver Transplant Candidates in Effect
Updated criteria will better identify and prioritize urgent candidates.
OPTN Electronic Data Dashboard Provides Insights on Trends in Integration Between Members’ Computer Systems and the OPTN Computer System
Public-facing dashboard will be updated monthly.
Public Comment Open From July 27 Through Sept. 19, 2023
The OPTN is offering 14 items for review, including one white paper, two guidance documents, three concept papers, two request for feedback, and six policy proposals.
Webinar Available to Address Kidney-after-thoracic Safety Net, Combined Kidney-thoracic Allocation
The webinar is now available to view.
An important message from the MPSC on reducing risk and ensuring patient safety

For the benefit of the donation and transplant community, the OPTN Board has authorized the OPTN Membership and Professional Standards Committee (MPSC) to disseminate learnings and effective practices observed during MPSC meetings and interactions with OPTN members. Updates will be provided by the MPSC after each of their in-person meetings.

Four-year monitoring report for adult heart allocation now available
Latest report shows key measures of adult heart allocation following policy changes implemented in October 2018.
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.
Six-Month Monitoring Report for Heart Policy Following a Device Recall Now Available
Policy allows exception status for heart candidates with a recalled assist device.
OPTN Board Approves Measures to Improve Kidney Offer Acceptance Process
Greater use of Offer Filters expected to increase efficiency of organ matches.
National Collaborative Webinar for Kidney Transplant Professionals to Provide Effective Practices for OPTN Policy Action on eGFR Waiting Time Modifications
Webinar recording available.