May 23, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News
OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) has reverted to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019. This action complies with a federal court order dated May 17, 2019. The National...
May 14, 2019 | Liver/intestine, News
The new liver allocation policy went into effect today, May 14, along with changes to the process for evaluating and assigning liver exception scores. The new policy provides a fairer, more equitable system for all liver patients—no matter where they live—as they wait...
Nov 6, 2018 | Liver/intestine, News
Chicago – The OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee, at its meeting Nov. 2, voted to advance a proposal to revise liver distribution policy for a final vote by the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors at its Dec. 3-4 meeting. The proposal is intended...
Oct 8, 2018 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy
From October 8 through November 1, the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee seeks public comment on a proposal to replace donor service areas (DSAs) and regions in distribution policies for livers and intestinal organs. The proposal would...
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