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UNOS advances plan to restructure transplant network governance to best serve patients

To increase autonomy and transparency to better serve the nation’s transplant patients, UNOS recommends a restructure of respective boards of directors and to establish the OPTN as an independent non-profit entity.


Saving lives together

Change addressing disparity for black kidney patients takes effect

New policy allows for waiting time adjustments for those disadvantaged by the use of race-based measures of kidney health.


Saving lives together

UNOS leadership requests USDS engagement concerning leaked report and impact on patients

Leaders in organ donation and transplantation seek meeting and assessment with U.S. Digital Service concerning IT systems that make over 41,000 transplants possible per year.


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UNOS seeks better air transportation for lifesaving organs

Board Presidents and Interim CEO request meeting with DOT, HRSA, FAA and TSA to find paths for improvement.


Saving lives together

UNOS CEO calls for expanded improvements in the organ donation and transplant field

Nonprofit leader acknowledges public concerns and seeks stakeholder collaboration during pivotal moment for the U.S. donation and transplantation community.


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