New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect Feb. 4, 2020
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
New policy will be implemented Feb. 4 to allow for computer programming and notification of members.
Public comment sought; Liver access for urgent candidates in Hawaii and Puerto Rico
The OPTN Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee seeks public comment beginning December 5, 2019, on a proposed variance to liver allocation policy.
Ryutaro Hirose, M.D., to join SRTR as surgical director
In his new role, Dr. Hirose will support the OPTN board and serve the SRTR as primary surgical liaison to professional societies.
Median MELD and PELD scores at transplant updated
Will be used in exception score assignment effective Sept. 24
New liver allocation policy still in effect
Liver policy update May 15