New Implementation date for HLA Equivalency Table Update and addition of DQA1 equivalences
August 23, 2017
Implementation date: Sept. 12, 2017 Audience Transplant hospital staff OPOs Histocompatibility lab staff OPTN KPD program participants Please share this notice with anyone in your organization who would benefit from this information. Important update: We posted a system notice a month ago informing you of the Aug. 29 implementation date for HLA Equivalency Table Updates […]
Modeling results available for liver proposal
August 11, 2017
The SRTR has released an initial set of liver simulation modeling results relating to the current public comment proposal to enhance liver distribution.
Odds for receiving a kidney transplant now equal for black, white and Hispanic candidates
July 12, 2017
Recent improvements in national kidney transplant policy have evened the rates at which African-American, Hispanic and Caucasian transplant candidates receive kidneys from deceased donors, according to UNOS data.
Liver and Intestinal Transplantation Committee Updates June 2017
June 30, 2017
The committee continues work on various initiatives intended to promote equitable organ allocation and distribution.
Kidney allocation system updates in DonorNet
June 29, 2017
Audience Transplant Centers: Directors, Administrators, Data Coordinators, Physicians, Surgeons, Clinical Coordinators, Compliance Officers, and Quality Review Officers at kidney, pancreas and KI/PA programs Labs: Directors, Supervisors, Data Coordinators At-a-glance On June 29, 2017, we made changes to the national kidney allocation system (KAS) in DonorNet® and policy that affect kidney match runs. More details These […]
UNOS announces national donor memorial award winner
June 5, 2017
This is the first time in the award’s history that it was bestowed upon the family member of an organ recipient.
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UNOS insights and analysis on healthcare and transplant issues