As of Tuesday, Feb. 4, the liver and intestine distribution system based on acuity circles is in effect. This included a conversion of each transplant hospital’s median MELD at transplant (MMaT) score to reflect transplants performed at hospitals within a radius of 250 nautical miles.
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system based on acuity circles implemented Feb. 4, 2020
New policy will be implemented Feb. 4 to allow for computer programming and notification of members.
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.
The OPTN Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee seeks public comment beginning December 5, 2019, on a proposed variance to liver allocation policy.
In his new role, Dr. Hirose will support the OPTN board and serve the SRTR as primary surgical liaison to professional societies.