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OPTN board adopts new policy to improve kidney, pancreas distribution

OPTN board adopts new policy to improve kidney, pancreas distribution

Dec 5, 2019 | Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, OPO, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

The new policy establishes new distribution areas based on the donor location and is projected to increase equity in transplant access for candidates regardless of where they live or list for a transplant.

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.

Liver distribution policy targeted for April 30 implementation

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.

Liver distribution policy targeted for April 30 implementation

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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