Examining equity in access to deceased donor lung transplants
Recently published study measured disparities related to geographic, demographic, clinical and socioeconomic factors for lung allocation.
100 people transplanted thanks to HOPE Act
Thanks to the HOPE Act, 100 organ transplants have been performed for HIV-positive candidates willing to accept organ offers from HIV-positive donors.
Three years of HOPE
Three years after the implementation of the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (the HOPE Act), transplant opportunities for HIV-positive candidates willing to accept organ offers from HIV-positive donors continue to rise. Transplants allocated through the HOPE Act have more...
At two years, HOPE Act still offering hope
Two years since its implementation, the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (also known as the HOPE Act) has continued to provide transplant opportunities for candidates with HIV who are willing to accept organ offers from HIV-positive donors.
Data in Focus: Transplants continue under HOPE Act
Implemented in November 2015, the act allows research on transplantation of organs from donors identified as HIV-positive into HIV-positive candidates.
UNOS researchers study equity in access to deceased donor kidney transplants
UNOS staff researchers recently developed a new data report to measure how the OPTN system for allocating deceased donor kidneys is meeting the needs of transplant candidates.