
OPTN Board approves improvements to medical urgency scoring of liver transplant candidates
The actions will increase the equity of access to liver transplant, and were among a number of additional measures adopted by the board.
The actions will increase the equity of access to liver transplant, and were among a number of additional measures adopted by the board.
Updates to OPTN policy language will impact four living donor exclusion criteria. These policy changes take effect July 27.
Educational resources will be available
Updates stem from a systematic review of NLRB policy and guidance.
Updates follow a quality assurance review
Actions approved by the OPTN Board in December 2020 and June 2021 are included.