An important message from the MPSC on the upcoming eGFR waiting time modifications deadline and other updates
Friday, December 8, 2023
The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.

Ensuring equity in the nation’s organ donation and transplant system
Friday, January 19, 2024
All 230 active kidney programs attest to completing eGFR waiting time modifications policy requirements.

Community feedback needed on development of policy for continuous distribution of hearts
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Input received from patients and transplant professionals during the winter 2024 public comment period will inform future policy development.

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.

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.

New pre-transplant performance metric to implement July 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
The risk-adjusted metric is the third and the final phase of a comprehensive monitoring system.

An important message from the MPSC on reporting Patient Safety events, DCD organ recovery pre-OR huddles, and other recommendations
Monday, April 15, 2024
The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.

Special public comment period to Establish Code of Conduct and Whistleblower Protection Bylaws
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Register for an OPTN webinar on April 25 to learn more about the proposed OPTN Bylaw addition.

Annual kidney allocation calculator updates
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The KDPI reference population is updated by June 1 of each year, as required by OPTN Policy.

Virtual town hall addresses OPTN Board Separation and future Governance
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Community town hall to be held on June 10, 2024.