Now in effect: Changes to liver-kidney nautical mile threshold
September 28, 2023
The required share threshold for simultaneous liver-kidney (SLK) allocation has expanded from 250 nautical miles to 500 nautical miles for eligible adult candidates (e.g., Status 1A or MELD of 29 or greater).
FAQ: New multi-organ polices in effect
September 28, 2023
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Ad-hoc Multi Organ Transplantation Committee has implemented several safety net policies to ensure patients in need of multiple organ transplants to get priority when they become medically eligible.
Implementation notice: Lung policy modification for blood type
September 27, 2023
Effective Sept. 27, 2023, the points assigned for blood type in lung allocation have been updated
Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect Sept. 27
September 26, 2023
MMaT values are updated twice each year.
Pre-implementation notice: Lung policy modification for blood type
September 26, 2023
Effective Sept. 27, 2023, the points assigned for blood type in lung allocation will be updated.
Impella 5.5 devices can now be reported in Waitlist and TIEDI
September 26, 2023
New device option added to menu
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