OPTN News

6/5/25: HRSA announces a new Board of Directors for the OPTN as part of its modernization of the U.S. organ donation, procurement, and transplantation system.

5/28/25: Learn about an OPTN HOPE Act webinar addressing questions from professionals about revisions to HIV policies to align with federal regulatory updates.

5/23/25: Find the announcement that voting is open for the OPTN Board of Directors National Election.

5/21/25: Read about annual updates to reference population data in kidney donor profile index (KDPI) and estimated post-transplant survival (EPTS) calculators.

5/21/25: View the list of nominees for the 2025 special election of OPTN Board of Directors and Associate Regional Councillors, along with personal statements.

5/14/25: Read a clarification as the OPTN considers adoption of revised policies under the HOPE Act for liver, kidney, and combined liver-kidney candidates.

5/2/25: Find information on voting for Regional Councillors who will serve on the OPTN Board of Directors.

4/29/25: HRSA and the Transitional Nominating Committee announce election dates for the OPTN Board of Directors.

4/10/25: Read the call for applications for the OPTN Executive Director role and learn about key responsibilities and qualifications. The application period is closed.

4/4/25: Learn about a one-year monitoring report from the OPTN that addresses liver exception guidance for multivisceral candidates.