OPTN News

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New Video Explains Lung Composite Allocation Score
Resource meant to inform transplant patients and their caregivers about upcoming changes to lung allocation.
White Paper Addresses Ethical Issues in Information to Support Transplant Program Selection
Paper addresses likely patient questions and approaches for plain language communication.
National Webinar for Kidney Transplant Professionals Provides Education on OPTN Policy Action on eGFR Waiting Time Modifications
All programs must comply with the policy action by Jan. 3, 2024. Webinar recording now available.
One-Year Monitoring Report for the Pediatric National Heart Review Board Now Available
Report contains summary level information on the exception request decisions made by the Pediatric National Heart Review Board.
Community Feedback Needed on Development of Policy for Continuous Distribution of Liver and Intestinal Organs
Input received from patients and transplant professionals during the winter 2023 public comment period will inform future policy development.
Additional transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution
The OPTN will host an additional webinar for transplant patients to learn about upcoming changes to lung distribution.
Lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) Calculator Available
The lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator is now available on the OPTN website.
New Board Members Elected for 2023
Terms begin in July.
Public Comment Open From Jan. 19 Through March 15, 2023
The OPTN is offering 12 items for review, including one white paper, one committee update, one concept paper, one request for feedback and 8 policy proposals.
OPTN Predictive Analytics Launched to All Kidney Transplant Programs
Innovative tool shows transplant programs the predicted impact an acceptance or decline could have on their patients.