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New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect Feb. 4, 2020

New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect Feb. 4, 2020

Feb 4, 2020 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system based on acuity circles implemented Feb. 4, 2020

Updated liver and intestinal organ allocation policy to be implemented Feb. 4, 2020

Updated liver and intestinal organ allocation policy to be implemented Feb. 4, 2020

Jan 18, 2020 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

New policy will be implemented Feb. 4 to allow for computer programming and notification of members.

New liver allocation policy still in effect

New liver allocation policy still in effect

May 16, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

Liver policy update May 15

New liver allocation policy still in effect

Liver policy goes into effect May 14

May 13, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

Important update: Liver policy changes and National Liver Review Board are in place, effective May 14, 2019.

Updated liver and intestinal organ allocation policy to be implemented Feb. 4, 2020

Liver distribution policy targeted for April 30 implementation

Mar 28, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

Education and resources are available to help you prepare.

Updated liver and intestinal organ allocation policy to be implemented Feb. 4, 2020

National Liver Review Board to be implemented April 30

Mar 27, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

Most exception scores will convert at that time.

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