Updated National Liver Review Board guidance in effect Jan. 5, 2023
New pathway set for pediatric candidates with cystic fibrosis; guidance amended for candidates with hepatic adenoma and Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect; revisions made to MMaT and MPaT scores
Basing MMaT scores around the donor hospital intended to promote greater patient access.
Updated MMaT scores in effect Sept. 28
Effective Sept. 28, 2022, the median MELD at transplant (MMaT) values for liver transplant candidates with exception scores will be updated.
Two-year monitoring report for liver, intestine policy shows success in key aspects
Report details outcomes since policy implementation in February 2020.
Updated National Liver Review Board guidance now in effect
Updates made to guidance for HCC and adult MELD exceptions.
Updates to living donor exclusion criteria now in effect
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.