Bridging the Disparities Gap: Understanding and Implementing the OPTN/UNOS Policy

Explore a special webinar that educates participants about a recent policy change by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Discover how this change may affect kidney transplant candidates nationwide, with a particular focus on those who identify as Black or African American. Learn about the new waiting time adjustment policy and Mass General Transplant Center's implementation plan. Gain insights from experts who explain the policy, answer audience questions, and provide additional resources. Empower yourself with knowledge about this important update in the transplant journey. Access further information about the OPTN/UNOS policy and Massachusetts General Hospital's approach to addressing it for their patients through provided links.

Bridging the Disparities Gap: Understanding and Implementing the OPTN/UNOS Policy