Pre-implementation notice: OPTN liver allocation policy to revert to DSA and regions May 23, 2019
May 21, 2019
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) will revert to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.
Changes to liver policy and exception score process are in place
May 14, 2019
The transplant community came together to develop and approve the new policy.
Liver policy goes into effect May 14
May 13, 2019
Important update: Liver policy changes and National Liver Review Board are in place, effective May 14, 2019.
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
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