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UNOS statement supporting improvements to the national system

UNOS welcomes competitive bidding process for next OPTN contract

We are committed to working with government partners and all who care about serving donors, patients and their families.


UNOS news, heart/lung

Pediatric Status 1A and 1B heart and heart-lung candidates may have expanded access to intended incompatible blood type offers

On March 16, 2023, the OPTN Executive Committee approved immediate implementation of a key portion of. the recently proposed policy to expand eligibility criteria.


UNOS news, kidney

UNOS statement on kidney continuous distribution policy in development

The OPTN Kidney Transplantation Committee intends for both prior and future living donors to receive the same level of priority for a deceased donor organ in the new framework as they receive in the current allocation system.


UNOS news for transplant hospitals

Patient Status Confirmation link available in UNet℠ beginning April 3, closes April 24

Transplant programs are asked to confirm or update patient status for selected patients.


Policy: Lung Continuous Distribution

New lung allocation policy in effect

First organ type to use continuous distribution framework.


Lung policy

Implementation notice: Continuous distribution of lungs

Effective today (March 9), lungs are now allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.


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