
OPTN Board approves improvements to medical urgency scoring of liver transplant candidates
The actions will increase the equity of access to liver transplant, and were among a number of additional measures adopted by the board.
The actions will increase the equity of access to liver transplant, and were among a number of additional measures adopted by the board.
Unanimous approval reflects broad support and participation.
The NHRB was created to improve quality and consistency in evaluation of exceptions for pediatric heart candidates.
Policy is intended to address patient safety.
The NHRB was created to improve quality and consistency in evaluation of exceptions for pediatric heart candidates.
This change allows for the OPTN to be more representative and responsive to the community’s needs, which will in turn help patients.