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Coming soon: New OPTN transport label store

The OPTN transport label distributor will be changing April 27. Users will need to create a new account when logging onto the new label store for the first time.


Continuous distribution illustrated by collection of small, colorful icons depicting multiple factors considered at the same time making it a more fair and flexible system. With a photo of Dr. Jerry McCauley

Community update: Policy development based on continuous distribution

Updates on the status of each of the continuous distribution initiatives from Board of Directors President Jerry McCauley, M.D.


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.


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When minutes matter: The issues at stake in organ transportation

A look at the intersecting challenges in organ transportation and a call for government and industry leaders to join the donation and transplant community in finding national-level solutions that ensure donor organs get safely to patients in need.


UNOS news, policy changes

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Programs must complete the process and provide the necessary documentation to the OPTN by Jan. 3, 2024.


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Waiting time adjustment approved for kidney transplant candidates affected by race-based calculation

Previous use of race-based calculations disadvantaged some Black patients by overestimating their kidney function.


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