On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) will revert to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.
Liver policy update May 15
Important update: Liver policy changes and National Liver Review Board are in place, effective May 14, 2019.
At the direction of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), implementation of both the liver and intestinal organ distribution policy based on acuity circles and the National Liver Review Board (NLRB) will be deferred until May 14, 2019.
Members have contacted us with questions about the detailed CPRA value versus the CPRA score used for allocation.