National System

Modernization Updates

Over the next few years, changes are expected for national oversight and regulatory bodies in organ donation and transplantation. This page highlights key announcements and resources to navigate these changes.

Alliance Resources

HRSA | OPTN Announcements & Updates

The following is a list of curated major updates and highlights from OPTN & HRSA. This list should not be considered comprehensive. For a comprehensive list of updates, please visit https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/news/.

UNOS and HRSA agree on new short-term OPTN contract – March 29, 2024
OPTN Letter (Status update on separation of the boards of the OPTN contractor, UNOS, and the OPTN) – March 20, 2024
OPTN Modernization Initiative Updates – February 2024
HRSA Updates from OPTN Regional Meetings – Winter 2024
HRSA’s approach to securing best-in-class expertise and an independent Board of Directors – December 2023
OPTN Transition Contract Updates, Enhanced HRSA and CMS Collaboration, and HRSA Stakeholder Engagement – October 2023
H.R. 2544, the “Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act,” Signed Into Law – September 2023
Enhanced HRSA and CMS Collaboration, HRSA Stakeholder Engagement, and Industry Day – September 2023
Statement from HRSA Administrator on Passage of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act – July 2023
The Path Forward – May 2023
HRSA Announces Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Modernization Initiative – March 2023

CMS Announcements & Updates

The following is a list of curated major updates and highlights from OPTN & HRSA. This list should not be considered comprehensive. For a comprehensive list of updates, please visit https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/contact/newsroom.