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Policy changes
New expedited liver placement policy prevents discards
UNOS launches new policy establishing a clear process for the expedited placement of deceased donor whole livers due to late turndowns.
Effective April:1 Data amnesty status for follow-up forms ends
Transplant hospitals are responsible for completing these forms by July 1, 2021.
Notice of Implementation: Expedited Liver Placement policy
Requirements for organ procurement organizations and transplant centers surrounding expedited placement of deceased donor livers
HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone
More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act.
Videos
April is National Donate Life Month. Darmecia shares her transplant story.
It takes a community. Learn how to get involved in improving the national transplant system. See results from the 2021 Board of Directors election.
SimUNetSM: a tool to improve your center’s performance. Casey Humphries, UNOS Labs program manager, shares what the simulation platform can offer.