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Updated criteria will better identify and prioritize urgent candidates.
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Public-facing dashboard will be updated monthly.
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.
The webinar is now available to view.
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.
Latest report shows key measures of adult heart allocation following policy changes implemented in October 2018.
Report captures 2-year data post implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Policy allows exception status for heart candidates with a recalled assist device.
Greater use of Offer Filters expected to increase efficiency of organ matches.