New lung allocation policy in effect
Effective March 9, 2023, the OPTN launched a new policy for matching lung transplant candidates with organs from deceased donors.
Race-based calculations eliminated from transplant candidate listing
Change expected to increase equity in access to transplant.
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect Feb. 4, 2020
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system based on acuity circles implemented Feb. 4, 2020
Special public comment period addresses liver distribution
From October 8 through November 1, the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee seeks public comment on a proposal to replace Donation Service Areas (DSAs) and regions in distribution policies for livers and intestinal organs.
Public comment sought
Strategic plan among proposals
