Proposal for Revision of Hospital-Based OPO Voting Privileges
Addressing the issue of differing perspectives between Hospital-Based OPOs (HOPO) and their corresponding transplant hospitals, this proposal suggests granting independent voting rights to qualifying HOPOs within the OPTN. By establishing criteria for separation from transplant programs and administ
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National Liver Review Board: Solving Inconsistencies in Transplant Approvals
The National Liver Review Board, led by Dr. Ryutaro Hirose at the University of California, San Francisco, aims to address inconsistencies in liver transplant applications and approvals across UNOS regions. The board focuses on eliminating disparities in acceptance rates, refining approval practices
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Enhancing OPTN/UNOS Committee Structure for Improved Collaboration
The current one-size-fits-all committee structure at OPTN/UNOS poses challenges in effectively representing diverse perspectives and expertise. By reevaluating the committee roster and structure, there is an opportunity to enhance collaboration, ensure broader representation, and increase stakeholde
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Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee Update Report
This report, presented by Dr. David Mulligan at the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors Meeting in November 2014, discusses the strategic plan to increase access to transplants, focusing on liver transplantation prioritization based on need. Data from two eras show trends in deceased donor liver transplant
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OPTN/UNOS Strategic Plan: Enhancing Transplants and Patient Outcomes
The strategic plan for OPTN/UNOS (2018-2021) focuses on increasing the number of transplants, promoting equity in access to transplants, improving patient outcomes, enhancing safety, and efficient management. It outlines initiatives like dynamic donor/recipient matching, collaborative improvement me
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