Center code required for OPTN label orders
November 11, 2019
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, an OPTN center code will be required before an organ transport label order can be placed or fulfilled. UNOS-branded organ labels will no longer be valid after Dec. 31, 2019.
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.
Improving our technology infrastructure
November 8, 2019
UNOS CEO Brian Shepard responds to the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that it will issue a request for information.
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.
KPD system priority points updated
October 24, 2019
We plan to make changes to the KPD system to improve the way it prioritizes candidate-donor matches, especially for hard-to-match pairs.
Advanced TransNet training for OPOs coming in 2020
October 23, 2019
Are you adept at using the TransNet application but want to learn more? Attend UNOS’ free onsite training, Dec. 11-12, 2019, and become a super user.
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