Voices in Transplant
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Modifications made to kidney and pancreas allocation proposals
November 18, 2019
OPTN Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Committees make key modifications to proposals to remove DSA and region as distributions units.
RUM report tool expanded to include pancreas data
November 11, 2019
The addition of pancreas data was based on community feedback. UNOS researchers continue to develop new tools to assist members in their work to increase transplants.
Kidney and pancreas allocation proposals modified
October 28, 2019
The OPTN Kidney Transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation Committees, following consideration of extensive public comment, will advance updated allocation proposals to the OPTN Board of Directors for consideration at its December 3 meeting.
Committees to review kidney and pancreas proposals
October 18, 2019
Thank you to everyone who submitted public comment on the OPTN Kidney Transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation Committees’ proposals to remove Donation Service Area (DSA) and OPTN Regional boundaries from allocation policies.
Kidney Accelerated Placement Project for national offers begins July 18
July 17, 2019
OPTN launches Kidney Accelerated Placement Project July 18, 2019, to increase organ utilization.
Kidney and pancreas committees refine distribution policy options
July 5, 2019
Each committee and a joint workgroup will continue to refine and discuss options based on circles of either a 250 or 500 nautical mile radius.
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