Important COVID-19 updates and latest data
System notice: Access for urgent liver candidates in Hawaii and Puerto Rico implemented Feb. 18
February 18, 2020
The variance will improve timely access to donors for liver candidates listed as Status 1A, Status 1B, or with a MELD or PELD score of 37 or higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Webinar to address NLRB effective practices
February 12, 2020
The webinar will address common issues and questions both for transplant program staff submitting extension requests and for NLRB members.
Access for urgent liver candidates in Hawaii and Puerto Rico to be implemented Feb. 18
February 11, 2020
On Feb. 18, a variance will be implemented to improve timely access to donors for candidates listed as Status 1A, Status 1B, or with a MELD or PELD score of 37 or higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect Feb. 4, 2020
February 4, 2020
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system based on acuity circles implemented Feb. 4, 2020
Updated liver and intestinal organ allocation policy to be implemented Feb. 4, 2020
January 18, 2020
New policy will be implemented Feb. 4 to allow for computer programming and notification of members.
OPTN board adopts new policy to improve kidney, pancreas distribution
December 5, 2019
The new policy establishes new distribution areas based on the donor location and is projected to increase equity in transplant access for candidates regardless of where they live or list for a transplant.
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