http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/policiesAndBylaws/publicComment/proposals.aspThe OPTN, which was established by Congress and is being operated by a private, nonprofit entity, is requesting public comment on all open policy proposals (proposals highlighted in yellow below). All public comments received are considered by the OPTN prior to approval of any final policy by the OPTN Board of Directors.
If you have questions about the public comment process or any past proposal, please contact the OPTN: publiccomment@unos.org
Proposal to Substantially Revise The National Kidney Allocation System (Kidney Transplantation Committee)
This proposal seeks to substantially revise the national kidney allocation system to enhance post-transplant survival benefit, increase utilization of donated kidneys and increase transplant access for biologically disadvantaged candidates. The proposal incorporates new features such as an expanded definition of waiting time, a sliding scale for assigning points to sensitized patients, expanded access for blood type B candidates who can accept kidneys from subtypes of blood type A donors, broader sharing for extremely highly sensitized candidates, longevity matching of some kidneys, and regional sharing for kidneys with the highest risk of discard. The proposed changes are estimated to result in an additional 8,380 life years achieved annually from the current pool of deceased donor kidneys while improving access for sensitized candidates and minority candidates.
Proposal:
http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/PublicComment/pubcommentPropSub_311.pdfExhibit:
http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/PublicComment/pubcommentPropSurveyExhibit_44.pdf
Topic: Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to Kidney Allocation Policy until 12/14/12 (Read 4008 times)