COVID-19 update: April 29, 2022
COVID-19 Summary of Evidence report updated, FDA approves first COVID-19 treatment for young children and authorizes breath samples diagnostic test
OPTN death verification process improvements will yield updated numbers beginning in April 2022
Additional deaths to be included in Center STAR files and national STAR files.
Billy Martin Testerman
A kind generous soul, who lived free and loved fiercely.
Community results of winter 2022 kidney and pancreas prioritization exercises now available
Feedback will inform development of policy for continuous distribution of kidneys and pancreata.
Time zone label updates added to DonorNet
Time zone labels have been added to the Potential Transplant Recipient (PTR) Offer Response page in DonorNet®.
10 things UNOS is doing to get the right organ to the right patient at the right time
New technology, innovative data tools and collaborative research projects conducted by UNOS help drive continuous improvement in getting the right organs to the right patients.
Median MELD at Transplant scores updated effective March 30
Scores published for each liver program; updated twice yearly.
COVID-19 update: April 15, 2022
Sotrovimab distribution paused nationwide, how to locate Evusheld therapy and answers to your patients important questions
In Memoriam: Pono Shim
He is widely honored for his service and compassion.
HRSA releases Request for Information for market research to support the next OPTN contract
Responses due by May 9, 2022.