Kidney Accelerated Placement Project launched in 2019
OPTN launched Kidney Accelerated Placement Project July 18, 2019, to increase organ utilization.
Efficient organ allocation
UNOS partners with the organ allocation and transplant community to develop the technological platforms that match organs and save lives every day.
Efficient organ allocation: A message from Gift of Life Michigan’s Walter Herczyk
UNOS Board of Directors member discusses the behind-the-scenes work done by UNOS’ IT departments.
“I love it when people share great ideas”: TMF Best of the Best winner Julie Yeh
2019 Best of the Best winner Julie Yeh will present at the 2020 TMF on the collaboration that helped improve timely donor referrals at her system.
Amy Louise Edwards
She had a beautiful soul since the day she was born. She lived her life to the fullest, never missed an opportunity to help someone in need.
National Donor Memorial virtual tour offers online visitors a 3D experience
The online National Donor Memorial experience allows virtual visitors to explore the memorial site at UNOS from anywhere in the world.
Changes coming to UNOS Service Portal emails beginning Dec. 18, 2019
In order to comply with privacy regulations and protect sensitive data, UNOS is modifying its Service Portal functionality beginning Dec. 18, 2019.
Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system
On Thursday, Jan. 9, several OPTN policy updates will be implemented to eliminate the use of DSAs from heart transplantation and replace them with a 250 nautical mile circle.
OPTN board adopts new policy to improve kidney, pancreas distribution
The new policy establishes new distribution areas based on the donor location and is projected to increase equity in transplant access for candidates regardless of where they live or list for a transplant.
A father’s voice
“As a recipient parent, I am comforted that UNOS is always improving its ability to match donors to recipients — as they did for my son.”