Tricia Jean Lanthier
We will never stop talking about her and her gift and her gift of life!
Letter to lung transplant community: Working together to increase efficiency
A message from Marie Budev, DO, MPH, FCCP, OPTN Lung Committee Chair Members of the lung transplant community, As we approach the end of 2023, I want to recognize the great work you all have done to save lives this year and to talk about a new tool coming in 2024....
Special comment period for Expedited Placement Variance
The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) plans to release a series of proposed policies for public comment next month. Currently, OPTN seeks feedback on the “Expedited Placement Variance.” The special public comment period for the variance will begin December 21 and end January 21, 2024. To read the full proposal and offer comments, click here.
Deceased kidney donors recovered increase six-months post-implementation minimum donor criteria for kidney biopsies
Early data shows a six percent increase of deceased kidney donors recovered in the post-policy era compared to the pre-policy era.
UNOS statement on testing environment situation
UNOS is currently investigating a configuration error that may have permitted access by authorized users to some patients’ personal and health information.
Sean Anthony Meeks
I know he would be happy he was able to share his life with so many others.
From a grateful recipient
His sacrifice has changed my life and will never be taken for granted.
Living donor: Antony Kovalov
My son is my hero.
Kyle Richard Stevens
My son always had jokes & never wanted to see anyone unhappy.
Implementation notice: Data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates in effect
Phase one of two data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates has been implemented.