DSA removed from thoracic allocation system Jan. 9, 2020
January 9, 2020
On Jan. 9, 2020, several OPTN policy updates will be implemented to eliminate the use of DSAs from heart transplantation and replace them with a 250 nautical mile circle
UNOS researchers discover a new way to predict kidney utilization rates
January 7, 2020
UNOS data science manager used natural language processing (NLP) to improve kidney utilization. Learn more about organ placement discoveries.
Transplant hospital definition bylaws effective Jan. 13
January 6, 2020
The new requirements outline circumstances for transplant hospitals to operate in either one or more than one location.
Hypothermic machine perfusion: An alternative for organ preservation
January 6, 2020
Could hypothermic machine perfusion offer a safer way to transport organs?
The OPTN Patient Information Letter has been updated
January 3, 2020
All transplant programs should use the new letter no later than Jan. 31, 2019.
Patient status confirmation link available in UNet℠ on Jan. 17, 2020
January 2, 2020
This data confirmation tool is housed within Secure Enterprise℠ and allows transplant centers to confirm patient status on selected patients.
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