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Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Jan 5, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes

Programs must complete the process and provide the necessary documentation to the OPTN by Jan. 3, 2024.

Pre-implementation notice: CPRA calculation change

Pre-implementation notice: CPRA calculation change

Oct 27, 2022 | Equity, Histocompatibility, Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

This policy change is intended to more accurately reflect patient sensitization.

Implementation notice: Minimum kidney donor criteria established for biopsies

Implementation notice: Minimum kidney donor criteria established for biopsies

Sep 6, 2022 | Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, Policy changes

OPOs are now required to make a reasonable effort to perform renal procurement biopsies for deceased kidney donors meeting certain criteria.

Pre-implementation notice: Minimum kidney donor criteria established for biopsies

Pre-implementation notice: Minimum kidney donor criteria established for biopsies

Aug 8, 2022 | Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, Policy changes

Effective Sept. 6, OPOs will be required to perform renal procurement biopsies for deceased kidney donors meeting certain criteria.

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Policy change impacting KPD eligibility coming Aug. 30

Jul 29, 2022 | Histocompatibility, Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

Changes to HLA and unacceptable antigen options will go into effect Aug. 30, as well as changes to the equivalences used for HLA matching and screening of unacceptable antigens between candidates and donors.

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Implementation notice: Requirement for race-neutral eGFR formulas in effect

Jul 27, 2022 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

Transplant hospitals are able to take immediate action to benefit a select population of Black candidates impacted by race-inclusive eGFR calculations.

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