• OPTN Executive Committee forms two work groups
  Monday, April 15, 2024
  Groups to make recommendations on OPTN code of conduct, project prioritization.
  

• An important message from the OPTN Board President on OPTN Board independence
  Tuesday, April 9, 2024
  OPTN Board of Directors and the OPTN continue to carry out its work and the patients it serves.
  

• Lung transplants for blood type O increase after modified blood type rating scale
  Monday, March 11, 2024
  Report captures three months of post implementation data.
  

• OPTN Expeditious Task Force town hall set for March 13
  Friday, March 8, 2024
  OPTN Expeditious Task Force town hall recording available.
  

• New OPTN board members elected for 2024
  Friday, March 8, 2024
  Terms begin July 1.
  

• White paper analyzes ethical issues in normothermic regional perfusion
  Friday, March 8, 2024
  Use of consistent and transparent protocols recommended.
  

• Special comment period addresses separation of OPTN, contractor boards of directors
  Friday, March 8, 2024
  The proposed bylaw is intended to address potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
  

• Patient safety guidance documents updated
  Friday, March 8, 2024
  Documents routinely updated to reflect latest clinical information.
  

• National webinar on Feb. 13 to provide overview of OPTN public comment for patients and families
  Thursday, February 8, 2024
  The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) hosted a webinar for the public on Feb. 13, 2024, from 1 – 2:00 p.m. ET to provide overview of OPTN public comment for patients and families.
  

• HRSA directive to expand OPTN data collection
  Wednesday, February 7, 2024
  New forms subject to OMB approval and Federal Register publication.
  

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