Comments sought on proposed new and updated OPTN data collection initiatives
Monday, November 25, 2024
Package addresses data collection updates relating to six OPTN projects.

Race and hepatitis C status no longer included in calculation used to estimate deceased donor kidney function; policy change anticipated to increase equity
Thursday, October 31, 2024
This new calculation is anticipated to increase equity and transparency in the nation's procurement and transplantation system.

Webinar addresses optimization of Offer Filters
Friday, October 25, 2024
Model-identified default kidney offer filters are included in the optimization project.

OPTN Executive Committee approves changes to two regions
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The boundary change moves four organizations from OPTN region 10 to OPTN region 11.

Six-month monitoring report for updated liver urgency policy shows continued success
Friday, October 18, 2024
Transplants increased significantly for female MELD candidates.

Patient info on disaster relief and assistance
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The OPTN is in contact with all member transplant facilities nationwide. In case of significant and potential long-term disruption of service at one or more centers, we will provide any needed updates through this website.

Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect; national median PELD at transplant decreases to 31
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Individual values are updated twice each year.

Upcoming OPTN webinar addresses virtual crossmatching best practices, trends and the future
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Nov. 5, 2024, 2pm-3pm ET (webinar will be recorded for later viewing)

An important message from the MPSC on best practices for organ verification and other recommendations
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.

Special public comment period to Update Criteria for Post-Transplant Graft Survival Transplant Performance Metrics
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Register for a community town hall to learn more about proposed changes.