Removing BMI and C-peptide from kidney/pancreas waiting time criteria
July 11, 2019
We implemented policy and system changes on July 11, 2019.
Heart recipient honored with 2019 NDM Award for Excellence
June 12, 2019
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) named James “Jim” Gleason of Beverly, NJ, the winner of its 2019 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of his untiring efforts as a donation advocate.
Next steps for the first national donor image sharing hub
May 31, 2019
Phase 1 of the UNOS imaging study pilot concluded successfully in April. Key findings will form the blueprint for future planning.
System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions
May 23, 2019
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) reverted to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.
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.
Liver allocation policy to revert to DSA-based system May 23
May 18, 2019
Please refer to this page for the latest news and important updates about liver distribution policy changes: View the latest liver policy updates
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