• Supporting HHS actions to ensure patient safety and public trust
  Tuesday, September 30, 2025
  OPTN President addresses additional measures to improve and enhance patient safety.
  

• Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect Sept. 25; median PELD at transplant score unchanged
  Tuesday, September 30, 2025
  Scores are recalculated twice yearly.
  

• New Associate Regional Councillor elected for 2025
  Friday, September 12, 2025
  Dean Kim, M.D. will serve as the Region 10 Associate Councillor until June 30, 2027.
  

• Doug Fesler named OPTN Executive Director
  Monday, September 8, 2025
  The selection was the result of a rigorous national search by the officers of the OPTN Board of Directors.
  

• Six-Month Report Highlights Key Updates in Liver Transplant Candidate Diagnoses and Treatment Options
  Monday, September 8, 2025
  Diagnosis update provides greater specificity for certain conditions.
  

• Special Election Update: Announcing Nominees for Region 10 Associate Councillor
  Friday, August 29, 2025
  Ballot will be open from Sept. 3 to Sept. 10.
  

• OPTN Board recommends fee increase and approves transfer of reserve funds, extension of current pause on routine surveys of OPOs and transplant hospitals, and projects for public comment
  Thursday, August 28, 2025
  OPTN fee for Fiscal Year 2026 to be $1,036.
  

• Public comment open from August 27 through October 1
  Wednesday, August 27, 2025
  The OPTN is offering six proposals for review and feedback.
  

• Staying compliant: What you need to know about AOOS
  Monday, August 11, 2025
  Here’s how your organization can stay compliant and support fair and transparent organ allocation.
  

• Volunteers sought for open positions on OPTN Committees
  Friday, August 1, 2025
  Starting today through August 20, 2025 and beginning their term on October 1, 2025.
  

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