In focus
National organ tracking service continues growth
Collaborative pilot and beta testing culminate in new offering from UNOS Solutions
Kidney transplants increase across all populations following policy changes
New policies were predicted to increase equity through broader sharing.
Analyzing equity in access to kidney transplants in the COVID-19 era
Data show transplants for four major ethnic groups rebounded after initial decline, Hispanics had steepest decline and smallest rebound.
Analysis of allocation changes for en bloc deceased donor kidneys
Data shows that the proportion of en bloc transplants to low EPTS patients more than doubled after implementation.
Analyzing the impact of transplant policy and system modifications in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Data reveals the community’s continued commitment to provide the best care to their patients.
Analysis of DCD heart donation on organ yield
Research shows that DCD heart donation does not impact the recovery and transplantation of other organs
CARE tool visualizes organ acceptance and refusal
Center Acceptance and Refusal Evaluation (CARE) Report allows transplant centers to see all of the offers they accept as well as all those they refuse.
Metrics measuring the success of the OPTN
Updated weekly, new OPTN metrics dashboard provides comprehensive information about donation and transplant trends.
OPOs and transplant hospitals can now track organs in transit
The UNOS Organ Tracking Service provides peace of mind for organ donor families, OPOs and transplant hospitals.
U.S. leads world in rates of deceased donors, key transplant categories
International data ranks U.S. highest in rates of deceased donors and kidney, liver and lung transplants.
HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone
More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act.
LifeShare of Oklahoma increases DCD donor recovery during COVID-19
DCD recoveries are up across the country as OPOs build effective practices.