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Transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution

Transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution

Dec 28, 2022 | Get involved, Heart/lung, News, Patient

The OPTN will host a webinar for transplant patients to learn about upcoming changes to lung distribution.

New Medicare benefit available for kidney recipients

New Medicare benefit available for kidney recipients

Dec 7, 2022 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Patient

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, this new benefit helps cover the costs for immunosuppressive drugs beyond 36 months after transplant for patients with ESRD.

Monkeypox educational document available for transplant candidates

Monkeypox educational document available for transplant candidates

Dec 5, 2022 | News, Patient, Patient safety

Resource addresses risks, treatment and prevention.

FAQ for patients: CPRA calculation change

FAQ for patients: CPRA calculation change

Nov 17, 2022 | Education, Equity, Histocompatibility, Kidney/pancreas, News, Patient

We’ve put together some frequently asked questions to help patients wondering about the upcoming change.

Patient information on disaster relief and assistance

Patient information on disaster relief and assistance

Sep 27, 2022 | News, Patient

UNOS is in contact with all member transplant facilities nationwide. In case of significant and potential long-term disruption of service at one or more centers, we will provide any needed updates through this website.

U.S. reaches historic milestone of 1 million transplants

U.S. reaches historic milestone of 1 million transplants

Sep 9, 2022 | Get involved, News, Patient, Performance

Living It Forward initiative honors donors and recipients, looks toward the next million lifesaving transplants.

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