Transforming policy into algorithms
In a recent Voices in Transplant blog post, Tulchinsky discusses the technological solutions that his team works with the transplant community to build and maintain.
Michele Fleeger
My tribute is for my wife Michele. On June 13, 2019 she donated a part of her liver to a baby she didn’t know named Summer Laforme. My wife has a huge heart and has since become an advocate for living organ donation.
Making liver distribution more fair and equitable
New liver allocation policy will save more lives according to statistical modeling under the new liver and intestine distribution policy.
Inside the Organ Center
They work with OPOs and transplant hospitals around the clock to match organs and save lives across the country, 365 days a year. Meet the team members at the “heart” of UNOS.
Chair of Transplant Administrators Committee previews opening session of TMF
Nancy Metzler of Strong Memorial talks collaboration and mentorship: “Learning from each another – that’s how we grow.”
Public comment open from Jan. 22 through March 24 2020
Public comment is a critical forum for national discussion on organ transplant policy. Add your voice and help us spread the word.
Making DonorNet® more efficient
An eLearning module, Limit Organ Offer Acceptances by Organ Type, illustrates how OPOs use the 2018 DonorNet®system enhancements to manage organ offer acceptances.
Pre-implementation notice: Liver and intestinal organ distribution based on acuity circles to be implemented Feb. 4, 2020
This will also include a conversion of each transplant hospital’s MMaT score to reflect transplants performed at hospitals within a radius of 250 miles.
Updated liver and intestinal organ allocation policy to be implemented Feb. 4, 2020
New policy will be implemented Feb. 4 to allow for computer programming and notification of members.
Pushing boundaries to improve organ utilization efficiency
Innovative natural language processing model could improve upon existing predictive organ utilization models.