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Updated MMaT scores in effect Sept. 28

Updated MMaT scores in effect Sept. 28

Sep 21, 2022 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

Effective Sept. 28, 2022, the median MELD at transplant (MMaT) values for liver transplant candidates with exception scores will be updated.

Updated MMaT scores in effect Sept. 28

Updates to living donor exclusion criteria now in effect

Jul 26, 2022 | Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes, VCA

Four exclusion criteria in OPTN Policy 14.4.E have been updated to align with current research and guidelines as well as ensure consistency throughout OPTN policy language.

Updated MMaT scores in effect Sept. 28

Education now available: Updates to living donor exclusion criteria

Jul 19, 2022 | Education, Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes, VCA

Professional education on this policy change is now available in UNOS Connect. These policy changes take effect July 26.

OPTN Board approves improvements to medical urgency scoring of liver transplant candidates

OPTN Board approves improvements to medical urgency scoring of liver transplant candidates

Jun 28, 2022 | Heart/lung, Histocompatibility, Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, OPO, Policy changes, Transplant hospital, VCA

The actions will increase the equity of access to liver transplant, and were among a number of additional measures adopted by the board.

Updated MMaT scores in effect Sept. 28

Pre-implementation notice: Updates to living donor exclusion criteria

Jun 28, 2022 | Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes, VCA

Updates to OPTN policy language will impact four living donor exclusion criteria. These policy changes take effect July 26.

Median MELD at transplant now based around donor hospital

Median MELD at transplant now based around donor hospital

Jun 28, 2022 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

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