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.
Learn MoreISHLT 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.
ISHLT Responses to OPTN Comments
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ISHLT Response to OPTN Improve Deceased Donor Evaluation for Endemic Diseases8 March 2023
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the "Improve Deceased Donor Evaluation for Endemic Diseases” OPTN special public comment.
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ISHLT Response to OPTN Modify Heart Policy for Pediatric Candidates and Intended Blood Group Incompatible (ABOi) Offers8 March 2023
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the “Modify Heart Policy for Pediatric Candidates and Intended Blood Group Incompatible (ABOi) Offers” OPTN special public comment.
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ISHLT Response to OPTN Ethical Evaluation of Multiple Listings White Paper8 March 2023
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the “Ethical Evaluation of Multiple Listings White Paper” OPTN special public comment.