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First national donor image sharing hub
UNOS begins phased release of UNet Image Sharing to organ procurement organizations across the country.
STORIES OF HOPE
Summer 2020 public comment open Aug. 4 - Oct. 1, 2020.
Special public comment for proposed COVID-related lung diagnoses. Learn more here.
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Policy changes
Changes to kidney and pancreas allocation to be implemented later this year
Professional resource pages now accessible on OPTN website.
Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect Sept. 23
Calculations are updated twice each year.
VCA programs to reapply to OPTN ahead of upcoming changes to bylaws and policy
Programs to have 120 days to submit applications, application release date being finalized.
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Key takeaways for busy transplant professionals
Preserving candidate wait time during temporary inactivation due to COVID-19
Altering organ acceptance criteria protects candidates at risk of COVID-19 from losing accrued wait time.
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It takes a community. Learn how to get involved in improving the national transplant system.
Read case studies: UNOS enabling increased kidney utilization and an image sharing pilot project to enable efficient decision making.