UNOS reorganization – Dawn Levitt, Author

First Steps in the Reorganization of the U.S. Transplant System

On July 21, 2023, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) held an Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Industry Day meeting. This event was an invitation only meeting for potential vendors for the future administration of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network contract. Objectives of the meeting included: Items covered at the meeting included:Continue reading “First Steps in the Reorganization of the U.S. Transplant System”

Get Involved in Transplant Decision Making

If you have been reading about the recent policy changes in the administration of the organ transplant system, and you want to make your voice heard, there are several opportunities available to you. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) will be holding public meeting in each of the eleven UNOS allocation areas. The listContinue reading “Get Involved in Transplant Decision Making”

Organ Transplant System Updates

Statement from HRSA Administrator on Passage of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act Thursday, July 27, 2023 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Carole Johnson released this statement following Thursday’s passage of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act; the Senate passed the bill Thursday evening. “TheContinue reading “Organ Transplant System Updates”