OPTN Comment Library

Public comment is an essential part of the policy development process that generally occurs twice annually. The OPTN policy development process incorporates public comment feedback on policy and bylaws proposals before they go to the OPTN board of directors for approval. All interested organizations and individuals are welcome to participate, especially transplant candidates, who are most affected by policies.

ISHLT Comment Process Background

ISHLT’s comments were drafted by the Advocacy Committee, with the input of all four IDN Steering Committees, the general membership, and three panels of committee-identified experts who met to discuss the proposals on Zoom meetings. The final comments were approved by the Executive Committee.