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Feb. 24 webinar addresses new policies aligning with PHS guideline

Feb. 24 webinar addresses new policies aligning with PHS guideline

Feb 17, 2021 | Education, News, Policy changes

Program will address member questions relating to the policies.

TMF 2021 presenter Robert Howey explains the complexities and essential components for transplant programs dealing with Medicare reimbursement

TMF 2021 presenter Robert Howey explains the complexities and essential components for transplant programs dealing with Medicare reimbursement

Feb 16, 2021 | Education, News

Financial management consultant Robert Howey seeks to help transplant administrators maximize Medicare reimbursement

Modifying data submissions: A Q&A with Kristine Browning and Heather Hickland

Modifying data submissions: A Q&A with Kristine Browning and Heather Hickland

Jan 28, 2021 | Education, News, Technology

Data in the forms will be locked upon final submission or upon the data submission deadline. Depending on the form, deadlines are being extended by 30 or 60 days.

TMF 2021 keynote speaker Jason Schechterle details his triumph over tragedy and what inspires him to fight against unimaginable adversity

TMF 2021 keynote speaker Jason Schechterle details his triumph over tragedy and what inspires him to fight against unimaginable adversity

Jan 25, 2021 | Education, News

His incredible story of survival will give you a new perspective on embracing challenges

New speaker series explores latest advances in transplant

New speaker series explores latest advances in transplant

Jan 15, 2021 | Education, News

Luminaries is a free educational fundraiser that raises awareness of organ transplant and important initiatives. This discussion will spotlight current research and advancements in technology that have the potential to improve the nation’s transplant system.

Kidney and pancreas transplant patient webinar recording now available

Kidney and pancreas transplant patient webinar recording now available

Nov 25, 2020 | Education, Kidney/pancreas, News

Panelists address upcoming changes to kidney and pancreas distribution.

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UNOS fires back at defamatory statements that it has acted unlawfully

UNOS aims to help those who are in desperate need of organ donation. But some members of the donation and transplant community continue to malign and defame UNOS, accusing our organization of unlawful behavior. These unfounded statements are just plain wrong.

UNOS sets the record straight

To set the record straight and correct some false information, UNOS is fact-checking statements made during the
House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight Subcommittee hearing titled “A Year Removed: Oversight of Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act Implementation.

Implementation notice: Standardize six-minute walk for lung allocation

New policy requirement in effect that requires lung transplant programs to perform an oxygen titration test ahead of initial the six-minute walk test.

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