News
UNOS wins contract to continue as national transplant network
UNOS has fulfilled this role since the OPTN began in 1986.
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.
OPTN disaster relief information refresher
We would like to assure transplant patients that we are in contact with the transplant centers and organ procurement organizations that may be affected by Hurricane Florence. Our organ center is ready to help these organizations and ensure that essential services are...
Constituent Council initiative tests options to improve committee structure
Two committees, Patient Affairs and Transplant Coordinators, are participating in the proof of concept.
Upcoming heart allocation policy change
Learn what this means for heart transplant candidates
OPTN/UNOS Board adopts principles of geographic organ distribution
Lung distribution, member review process, informed consent requirements also addressed.
