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DSA removed from thoracic allocation system Jan. 9, 2020

DSA removed from thoracic allocation system Jan. 9, 2020

Jan 9, 2020 | News, Policy changes

On Jan. 9, 2020, several OPTN policy updates will be implemented to eliminate the use of DSAs from heart transplantation and replace them with a 250 nautical mile circle

Transplant hospital definition bylaws effective Jan. 13

Transplant hospital definition bylaws effective Jan. 13

Jan 6, 2020 | News, Policy changes

The new requirements outline circumstances for transplant hospitals to operate in either one or more than one location.

Transplant hospital definition bylaws effective Jan. 13

OPTN board adopts new policy to improve kidney, pancreas distribution

Dec 5, 2019 | Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, OPO, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

The new policy establishes new distribution areas based on the donor location and is projected to increase equity in transplant access for candidates regardless of where they live or list for a transplant.

Transplant hospital definition bylaws effective Jan. 13

Webinars provide information about public comment proposals

Aug 2, 2019 | News, Policy changes

Public comment is open August 2 through October 2.

Webinars discuss revisions to kidney and pancreas allocation policies

Webinars discuss revisions to kidney and pancreas allocation policies

Jun 10, 2019 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes

View webinar recordings to learn more.

NLRB update: MMaT calculation now based on DSA of transplant hospital

NLRB update: MMaT calculation now based on DSA of transplant hospital

May 24, 2019 | News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

Find updated policy language on the OPTN website. Read the system notice and view the latest updates here.
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Pre-implementation notice: Data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates coming

Several data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates will be implemented Dec. 13, 2023.

Three new VCA programs to replace GU program

Three new programs will replace the Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) – genitourinary organ (GU) program

National webinar on Nov.15 for lung transplant professionals on upcoming data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation

A recording will be made available afterward.

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