Another record year for heart transplants: Steep increases seen in DCD transplants in 2022
February 14, 2023
February is American Heart Month
Additional transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution
February 7, 2023
Additional webinar for lung patients and caregivers to help them understand the policy changes coming in March 2023.
Coming soon: Implementation of continuous distribution of lungs
February 3, 2023
Expected to be effective March 9, lungs will be allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Pre-implementation notice: Changes coming to donor acceptance criteria
February 2, 2023
Expected to be effective March 9, thoracic donor acceptance criteria for candidates will no longer require separate data to be specified for both local and import donors.
Lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator available on OPTN website
February 2, 2023
The lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator is now available on the OPTN website.
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