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Public input on proposed policy is an essential part of the policy development process. Policy proposals approved by the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors are widely distributed for public comment prior to final policy implementation. The distribution list currently includes:

  • a broad cross-section of the transplant community
  • patients
  • transplant professionals
  • health policy analysts
  • government officials
  • interested individuals from the general public

To participate in the policy-making process, choose an option below:

Read policy proposals and submit your comments *
View past policy proposals *
Sign up to recieve public comment notices *
Print a fact sheet about public comment *

Did you know?
Input from transplant candidates -- the people most affected by new or revised policy -- is an important part of the public comment process.

The OPTN strongly encourages all interested individuals -- especially transplant candidates -- to express their views on policy proposals by getting involved in the public comment process. Download a public comment fact sheet now *
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