On March 16, 2023, the OPTN Executive Committee approved immediate implementation of a key portion of. the recently proposed policy to expand eligibility criteria.
First organ type to use continuous distribution framework.
Effective today (March 9), lungs are now allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Expected to be effective March 9, lungs will be allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
The lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator is now available on the OPTN website.
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.
