Liver distribution policy, NLRB implementation deferred until May 14
May 10, 2019
At the direction of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), implementation of both the liver and intestinal organ distribution policy based on acuity circles and the National Liver Review Board (NLRB) will be deferred until May 14, 2019.
How will the new liver system help pediatric patients?
April 2, 2019
More pediatric patients will receive transplants as a result of new OPTN liver distribution policy
National Liver Review Board, liver distribution to be implemented April 30, 2019
April 1, 2019
On April 30, 2019, both the National Liver Review Board (NLRB) and the liver distribution system based on Acuity Circles will begin operation.
National Liver Review Board implementation webinar April 15
April 1, 2019
The OPTN is offering a national webinar to provide members an opportunity to learn about the NLRB and how exception scores will be converted upon implementation.
Liver distribution policy targeted for April 30 implementation
March 28, 2019
Education and resources are available to help you prepare.
National Liver Review Board to be implemented April 30
March 27, 2019
Most exception scores will convert at that time.
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