President signs new law increasing competition for OPTN contract
September 22, 2023
We are committed to working with HRSA, Congress, the wider donation and transplantation community and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible system for patients, donors and their families.
Why I volunteer: Valinda Jones, M.S.N., RN, kidney recipient
September 19, 2023
Board member describes the vital role of volunteers with personal experience in donation and transplantation.
Updates to medical urgency scoring of liver transplant candidates in effect
September 19, 2023
Updated criteria will better identify and prioritize urgent candidates.
Learning Congress planned for OPTN DCD Lung Transplant Collaborative
September 14, 2023
The Sept. Learning Congress, open to all adult lung programs, will mark the conclusion of eight-month collaborative focused on increasing DCD lung transplantation.
New pre-transplant performance metric now in effect, offer acceptance rate ratio
September 14, 2023
Phase 2 of new system implements to more holistically evaluate transplant program performance.
Patient Status Confirmation link available in UNet℠ beginning Oct. 2, closes Oct. 23
September 14, 2023
Transplant programs will be asked to confirm or update patient status for selected patients.
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