U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Policy changes
Programming updates to kidney and pancreas allocation are postponed. Current policies that allocate kidneys and pancreata will remain in effect pending further notice.
OPTN Regional Review
A summary report of the responses from the first community input opportunity is now available.
Winter regional meetings
All winter 2021 regional meetings will be held virtually. More information will be available soon.
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News
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
OPTN Board approves pediatric transplant program components, strategic planning, operational actions
Pediatric transplant program criteria in effect for first time. -
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone
More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act. -
Monday, December 14, 2020
Kidney and pancreas allocation changes postponed
Current policies to remain in effect. -
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Nominees Chosen for 2021 Board of Directors Election
The following nominees have been approved for appointments on the Board of Directors beginning in July 2021. Member voting representatives will receive a ballot and biographical information for the nominees in January 2021. -
Monday, November 23, 2020
Results from the OPTN regional review questionnaire now available
A summary report of these results are now available on the regional review webpage.
Resources for professionals
Kidney allocation system materials
Access educational materials, calculators and more.
The OPTN Evaluation Plan is a compliance guide for member hospitals, OPOs and labs.
Patients are the focus of all the OPTN's collective efforts.
Resources for patients
Here's a brief look at how an idea transforms from proposal to transplant policy.
The donation process begins with a decision.
We must allocate each precious organ in the most equitable manner possible.