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Now available: Predictive analytics in desktop DonorNet

Now available: Predictive analytics in desktop DonorNet

Feb 7, 2024 | Kidney/pancreas, News, UNet℠ system changes

These predictions are intended to supplement, not replace, existing data and clinical judgment. 

Deceased kidney donors recovered increase six-months post-implementation minimum donor criteria for kidney biopsies

Deceased kidney donors recovered increase six-months post-implementation minimum donor criteria for kidney biopsies

Dec 19, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy monitoring reports

Early data shows a six percent increase of deceased kidney donors recovered in the post-policy era compared to the pre-policy era.

Black kidney candidates are receiving waiting time modifications, helping them get the organs they need

Black kidney candidates are receiving waiting time modifications, helping them get the organs they need

Dec 4, 2023 | Equity, In Focus, Kidney/pancreas, Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy monitoring reports, Trending

Latest kidney monitoring report shows two new kidney polices are working as intended

Second round of simulated modeling results for continuous distribution of kidney and pancreas now available

Second round of simulated modeling results for continuous distribution of kidney and pancreas now available

Oct 11, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News

Modeling results estimate the benefit of new proposals and inform committees of any needed improvements.

Two-year monitoring report available for pancreas allocation policies

Two-year monitoring report available for pancreas allocation policies

Oct 3, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy monitoring reports

Report captures two-year data post implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.

Now in effect: Simultaneous heart-kidney and lung-kidney allocation changes

Now in effect: Simultaneous heart-kidney and lung-kidney allocation changes

Sep 28, 2023 | Heart/lung, Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNet℠ system changes

New policies require candidates to meet medical eligibility criteria to be eligible for a required kidney share on the heart or lung match.

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Is it really a list? What determines how organs are allocated, and the role UNOS technology plays in it

Despite what you may have heard or seen in pop culture, waiting for an organ transplant is not like taking a number and waiting. The reality of how it all works is significantly more complicated.

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