Implementation notice: Lung policy modification for blood type
Effective Sept. 27, 2023, the points assigned for blood type in lung allocation have been updated
Effective Sept. 27, 2023, the points assigned for blood type in lung allocation have been updated
Updated criteria will better identify and prioritize urgent candidates.
Phase 2 of new system implements to more holistically evaluate transplant program performance.
Allocation of 10 Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs has been added to UNet, along with extensive changes to existing data collection forms across organs.
These changes were approved by the OPTN Board of Directors at their June 26, 2023 meeting.
The OPTN is offering 14 items for review.