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Implementation notice: KPD policy updates

Implementation notice: KPD policy updates

Feb 1, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes

The changes impact all KPD programs, including the OPTN Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program (KPDPP).

Submit exception requests for the lung CAS transition starting Feb. 9

Submit exception requests for the lung CAS transition starting Feb. 9

Jan 30, 2023 | Heart/lung, News, Policy changes

Transplant programs are encouraged to submit forms by Feb. 23, 2023 to ensure the Lung Review Board has sufficient time to adjudicate cases prior to implementation of lung continuous distribution.

Public comment now open through March 15

Public comment now open through March 15

Jan 19, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Get involved, News, Policy changes

The winter 2023 public comment cycle opened Jan. 19 and closes March 15.

Implementation notice: KPD policy updates

Pre-implementation notice: KPD policy updates

Jan 6, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes

The changes are intended to improve the efficiency of the OPTN Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program (KPDPP), improve clarity around the living donation process and update informed consent for participants in all KPD programs.

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Jan 5, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes

Programs must complete the process and provide the necessary documentation to the OPTN by Jan. 3, 2024.

VCA coming to UNet Spring 2023

VCA coming to UNet Spring 2023

Dec 22, 2022 | News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes, VCA

Audience VCA programs All UNetSM users (for awareness) Implementation date Spring 2023 At-a-glance Allocation of all Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs will be moving into UNet starting in the Spring of 2023. Additional details There is no action needed...
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