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Public comment sought on split liver variance

Public comment sought on split liver variance

Oct 15, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News

The OPTN Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee seeks public comment beginning October 15, 2019, on a proposed change to a closed variance for allocation of the second segment of split livers.

Median MELD and PELD scores at transplant updated

Median MELD and PELD scores at transplant updated

Sep 10, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News

Will be used in exception score assignment effective Sept. 24

Median MELD and PELD scores at transplant updated

New liver allocation policy still in effect

May 16, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

Liver policy update May 15

Changes to liver policy and exception score process are in place

Changes to liver policy and exception score process are in place

May 14, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News

The transplant community came together to develop and approve the new policy. 

Median MELD and PELD scores at transplant updated

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.

Changes to liver policy and exception score process are in place

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.

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