Analyzing adult heart allocation policy
In a recently published article, UNOS-led research found that the new heart allocation policy provides broader access to the most medically urgent candidates.
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).
Pre-implementation system notice: Modification of the lung transplant recipient follow-up form (TRF)
Begining June 30, 2020, lung and heart-lung transplant programs will be required to provide additional data.
Updates to OPO notification limits for electronic notification for heart, lung, and heart-lung matches
New update for electronic organ offer notifications provide additional efficiency and flexibility about how to offer organs.
Call for nominations for OPTN Heart Committee and Lung Committee
The OPTN Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the Thoracic Organ Transplantation Committee and create two new OPTN committees in its place. Nomination period closes March 25, 2020.