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Learn about Transplantation

WEBScientists and researchers pioneered the first transplant procedures in the 18th century. Read about the history of transplantation, and the many medical breakthroughs in organ …

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National webinar for transplant professionals to provide …

WEBThe OPTN is operated under contract with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). This Web site provides data …

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Educational Guidance on Patient Referral to Kidney Transplantation

WEBPhysicians are encouraged to refer all medically appropriate patients to transplant once a GFR of less than 30 mL/minute is reached in order to. provide sufficient time to consider …

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Equity in access

WEBThis dashboard displays data derived from an access to transplant score, or ATS. It monitors trends related to access to deceased donor transplants among active …

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Innovative electronic labeling and packaging solution spreads …

WEBTransNet, a service of the OPTN, is the innovative new system that will get us there. It uses barcode scanning technology at the point of organ recovery to help …

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HRSA directive to expand OPTN data collection

WEBThe directive, dated Feb. 5, 2024, instructs the OPTN Contractor to develop new forms and supporting information by March 22, 2024. The directive recommends …

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Virtual town hall addresses OPTN Board Separation and future …

WEBThe Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is hosting a virtual town hall for the organ donation and transplant community on June 10, 2024, …

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2021-2024 OPTN Strategic Plan

WEBThe OPTN Minority Affairs Committee appreciates the opportunity to comment on the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. The Minority Affairs Committee supports the strategic plan and …

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OPTN public meetings

WEBThe OPTN is operated under contract with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). This Web site provides data and …

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The Need Continues to Grow

WEBWhile national rates of donation and transplant have increased in recent years, more progress is needed to ensure that all candidates have a chance to receive a transplant. …

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Median MELD and PELD at transplant scores updated

WEBThe MPaT score is calculated from all transplant recipients in the cohort with a PELD score, age under 12 at time of transplant. This score remains at 35 and has not …

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Frequently asked questions about multiple listing and waiting time

WEBWelcome to our question and answer page for multiple listing and waiting time transfer. Below is commonly requested information to assist you. If you have other questions or …

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Promote Efficiency of Lung Allocation

WEBComments. OPTN Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee | 03/20/2024. The Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) thanks the Lung …

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HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone

WEBHOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone. Five years after its implementation, the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (also known as the HOPE Act) has …

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Board of Directors

WEBOPTN Board of Directors Questions to Health Resources and Services Administration Contracting Office (2/27/2024); OPTN Executive Committee Letter to Suma Nair, Associate Administrator, Health Systems Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (2/15/2024); OPTN Letter to HRSA on the Advisory Committee on Blood and Tissue …

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Search membership

WEBThe OPTN is operated under contract with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). This Web site provides data and …

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Transplant centers approved for HOPE Act

WEBHope Act Centers_Jan 31 2024. Transplant centers approved for HOPE Act. Note: As of May 21, 2020, the OPTN Hope Act Variance expanded to include all solid organs and …

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System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and …

WEBOn May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) reverted to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to …

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Hospitals chosen for initial phase of COIIN pilot

WEBHospitals chosen for initial phase of COIIN pilot. Published on: Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Nineteen transplant hospitals have been selected to participate in the …

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