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Annual kidney allocation calculator updates

Annual kidney allocation calculator updates

May 29, 2019 | Kidney/pancreas, News, UNet℠ system changes

Reference populations were updated for the kidney donor profile index (KDPI) and estimated post-transplant survival (EPTS) calculators. 

NLRB update: MMaT calculation now based on DSA of transplant hospital

NLRB update: MMaT calculation now based on DSA of transplant hospital

May 24, 2019 | News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

Find updated policy language on the OPTN website. Read the system notice and view the latest updates here.
System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions

System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions

May 23, 2019 | UNet℠ system changes

On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) reverted to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.

System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions

Pre-implementation notice: OPTN liver allocation policy to revert to DSA and regions May 23, 2019

May 21, 2019 | UNet℠ system changes

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.

System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions

Clarification of CPRA calculation value and display

Apr 26, 2019 | UNet℠ system changes

Members have contacted us with questions about the detailed CPRA value versus the CPRA score used for allocation.  

System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions

KPD exchange overview updates

Apr 26, 2019 | UNet℠ system changes

We made changes to improve the UNet KPD system on April 24, 2019.

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