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Policy changes
Dec. 15 implementation date set for changes to kidney, pancreas allocation
Professional education for removal of DSA and region, released organ allocation, medical urgency prioritization for kidney candidates will be available in November.
Preview available for OPOs: New kidney and pancreas distribution match lists
The test site will be available from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 13.
Changes to kidney and pancreas allocation to be implemented later this year
Professional resource pages now accessible on OPTN website.
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Using registries to improve outcomes and transplant management
UNOS builds and hosts registries enabling OPOs and transplant centers to address issues such as treatment, payment, quality improvement, benchmarking and clinical research.
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It takes a community. Learn how to get involved in improving the national transplant system. Read more about volunteering for the board or a committee.
SimUNetSM: a tool to improve your center’s performance. Casey Humphries, UNOS Labs program manager, shares what the simulation platform can offer.
UNOS convenes and welcomes public debate. Public comment is a critical forum for national discussion on organ transplant policy.