• Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect March 26; median PELD at transplant score unchanged
  Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  Individual values are updated twice each year.
  

• Monitoring reports address liver transplant initiatives
  Monday, March 24, 2025
  Activity tracked for updates in how candidates are considered for exception scores for liver transplantation.
  

• HOPE Act special public comment open from March 21 through April 22
  Friday, March 21, 2025
  Proposed revisions to HIV policies align with Federal Regulatory Updates.
  

• One-year monitoring report for updated liver urgency policy shows progress
  Friday, March 21, 2025
  Female MELD candidates had larger transplant rate increase.
  

• Two new kidney policy monitoring reports available; policy changes projected to streamline communications, standardize biopsy practices
  Friday, March 7, 2025
  The Kidney Transplantation Committee will continue to monitor policies.
  

• Apply now: OPTN Board of Directors
  Thursday, February 27, 2025
  Submissions accepted through April 4, 2025.
  

• OPTN Board Declares Memorial Hermann Hospital, University of Texas at Houston a Member Not in Good Standing
  Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  Action follows review established in OPTN policies.
  

• OPTN Board of Directors Special Election Update
  Monday, February 24, 2025
  Feb. 28 webinar will provide details on the upcoming special election. A recording will be made available for later viewing.
  

• OPTN Policies and Bylaws web content updated to reflect recent changes
  Thursday, February 6, 2025
  Updates follow recent changes to governance documents.
  

• All OPTN winter regional meetings to be held virtually; previously postponed meetings will be rescheduled
  Thursday, February 6, 2025
  New dates will be posted for previously postponed sessions.
  

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