HIVMA Members: UNOS’ OPTN Wants to Hear from You

The United Network for Organ Sharing’s Organ Procurement and Transplant Network has opened its public comment period for the following proposals.

• Clarification of Pre-Existing Liver Disease – Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee
• Eliminate the Use of DSA and Region in Kidney Allocation Policy – Kidney Transplantation Committee
• Eliminate the Use of DSA and Region in Pancreas Allocation Policy – Pancreas Transplantation Committee
• Modify Data Submission Policy – Data Advisory Committee
• Modify Appointment Process for the Histocompatibility Vice Chair – Histocompatibility Committee
• Data Collection to Evaluate the Logistical Impact of Broader Distribution – Operations and Safety Committee
• Expedited Placement of Livers - Organ Procurement Organization Committee Clarification of Pre-Existing Liver Disease

The comment period will remain open until Oct. 2.