News

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.

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.

9/8/25: The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) announces Doug Fesler as its new Executive Director, effective September 2, 2025.

9/8/25: Read about the impact of updates to how treatment options are reported for certain liver transplant candidates.

8/29/25: Learn about the Region 10 Associate Councillor election and where to find details on the nominees.

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.

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.

8/11/25: Learn how your organization can stay compliant through an understanding of organ Allocations Out of Sequence (AOOS).

8/1/25: The OPTN is seeking interested volunteers for OPTN Committees, for terms beginning on October 1, 2025. Learn more and find out how to apply.

7/31/25: Dr. John Magee, OPTN President, announces that the OPTN’s summer public comment period will begin August 27 and run through October 1.