NLRB HCC extension automatic approval to take effect Sept. 10
On Sept. 10, an NLRB enhancement will allow automatic system approval of an exception extension request for any candidate meeting standardized criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Policy implementation notice: National Liver Review Board enhancements effective August 4
Review these NLRB enhancements, implemented on Aug. 4, to determine any impact on your clinical practice.
Public comment open from Aug. 4 through Oct.1
Public comment is a critical forum for national discussion on organ transplant policy. Add your voice and help us spread the word.
Thoracic Committee Dissolved July 1; Heart and Lung Committees begin new work
This change allows for the OPTN to be more representative and responsive to the community’s needs, which will in turn help patients.
Implementation system notice: Modification of the lung recipient TRF
Effective June 30, 2020, new data elements are being captured within the graft function section of the Transplant Recipient Follow-up form (TRF).
Living donor follow-up tools updated to align with the emergency changes to OPTN policy
The kidney and liver living donor follow-up tools are available for all transplant programs in the visual analytics section of the UNet data services portal.