Policy changes
Find information about OPTN policy and bylaws changes approved at OPTN Board of Directors meetings, including implementation dates and any actions you need to take.
OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors updates
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Policy changes
Public comment open January 22 through March 22, 2019
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is offering nine proposals for public comment beginning on Tuesday, January 22. Comments and replies will be published on https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/governance/public-comment/, to promote transparency and...
The new adult heart allocation policy takes effect this Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018
Access our many online resources or call your regional administrator if you have questions.
Policy change: Automatic approval of exception extensions for certain HCC candidates
OPTN Policy 9.3.F (Extensions of HCC Exceptions) was amended on February 5. It will restore automatic approval for exception extension requests for a subset of HCC candidates with treated lesions that fall below the eligibility criteria for an initial exception request.
June 2018 board meeting actions
News
Guidance
- Guidance on optimizing VCA recovery from deceased donors (6/2018)
- ABO sub-typing of Blood Type A and AB donors (6/2018)
- Requested deceased donor information (6/2018)
White paper
- Manipulating waiting list priority (6/2018)