Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is a national organization that coordinates the donation of organs from deceased or living donors to patients needing transplants. It maintains a centralized database to match organs with recipients fairly and efficiently, based on medical urgency, compatibility, and waiting time. The OPTN also establishes policies, manages organ allocation, and promotes practices to increase the availability and success of transplants, ensuring ethical and equitable distribution across the country.