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Two new transplant performance metrics now in effect, are first phase of enhanced monitoring system

Two new transplant performance metrics now in effect, are first phase of enhanced monitoring system

Jul 19, 2022 | News, Performance, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

New system will more holistically evaluate program performance.

Kidney monitoring data shows 16% increase in transplant

Kidney monitoring data shows 16% increase in transplant

Jul 15, 2022 | In Focus, Kidney/pancreas, News, Performance

Aimed at increasing equity, a report on new allocation policy shows increases in transplant among key populations.

Heart simulation modeling supported by gift from Grammenos A. Adamantiades Memorial Fund

Heart simulation modeling supported by gift from Grammenos A. Adamantiades Memorial Fund

May 10, 2022 | Heart/lung, News, Performance, Research

“Heart simulation modeling represents a forward-thinking, data-informed project that will ultimately help the whole system do better,” says president of GAAMF

Using registries to improve outcomes and transplant management

Using registries to improve outcomes and transplant management

Oct 22, 2020 | In Focus, Performance

UNOS builds and hosts registries enabling OPOs and transplant centers to address issues such as treatment, payment, quality improvement, benchmarking and clinical research.

Analyzing adult heart allocation policy

Analyzing adult heart allocation policy

Jul 14, 2020 | Heart/lung, In Focus, News, Performance, Research

In a recently published article, UNOS-led research found that the new heart allocation policy provides broader access to the most medically urgent candidates.

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UNOS updates its mission and vision to highlight its growing impact

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Waitlist deaths decrease under UNOS’ operation of nation’s organ system

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