Summary of evidence report details experience with COVID-19
The latest information known for minimizing the risk of donor-derived COVID-19 transmission while maximizing donor utilization.
Feb. 24 webinar addresses new policies aligning with PHS guideline
Program will address member questions relating to the policies.
TMF 2021 presenter Robert Howey explains the complexities and essential components for transplant programs dealing with Medicare reimbursement
Financial management consultant Robert Howey seeks to help transplant administrators maximize Medicare reimbursement
Modifications to adult heart and heart-lung justification forms will be implemented March 4
Changes to adult heart and heart-lung justification forms coming soon
Data submission policy tools and educational offering updated to include TRF and LDF forms as of Feb. 15
Policy tools and educational offering are updated on UNetSM Data Services Portal and UNOS Connect
Implementation of kidney and pancreas policies
Expected date of implementation is March 14, 2021.
Surgical assistant Jacob Mansy on collaborating to optimize the DonorNet website
Mansy volunteered in a group of 17 transplant organizations that receive organ offers who, in the spring of 2019, convened to influence development of a new DonorNet Mobile.
UNOS 2020 staffing survey now available for transplant administrators
Only programs that complete surveys for their organ-specific programs will have access to the summary and comparison data.
Updated National Liver Review Board guidance in effect
Guidance updated relating to candidates with polycystic liver disease.
New heart adult Status 2 and pediatric exception requests guidance now available
Effective Feb. 9, 2021, new adult heart Status 2 and pediatric exception guidance documents now available