Innovating to strengthen the organ transplant system
October 30, 2020
UNOS Labs tries out new ideas in behavioral research, data science and technology. Our researchers develop innovative solutions to improve the national organ network and increase organ utilization.
Addition of “Other allele” for DPB1 HLA in DonorNet, TIEDI, and KPD
October 28, 2020
Effective Nov. 18, DonorNet, TIEDI, and KPD users who enter HLA will have the ability to select “Other allele” for locus DPB1.
COVID-19 organ failure diagnosis codes for heart and lung candidate listings in UNet now available
October 28, 2020
The purpose of adding these options is to specify when COVID-19 related organ failure is the cause for lung and heart candidate listings.
COVID-19 update: Oct. 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
Data submission requirements update, COVID-19 organ failure in thoracic candidate listings coming Oct. 28, and OPTN committee meetings to be held virtually through 2020
Using registries to improve outcomes and transplant management
October 22, 2020
UNOS builds and hosts registries enabling OPOs and transplant centers to address issues such as treatment, payment, quality improvement, benchmarking and clinical research.
Dec. 15 implementation date set for changes to kidney, pancreas allocation
October 20, 2020
Professional education for removal of DSA and region, released organ allocation, medical urgency prioritization for kidney candidates will be available in November.
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