Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)

The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is a national system in the United States that coordinates the donation and transplantation of organs. It connects patients in need of transplants with suitable organ donors. OPTN maintains a centralized database that matches donors with recipients based on medical urgency, compatibility, and geographic factors. By ensuring fairness and efficiency in organ distribution, the OPTN aims to save lives and improve health outcomes for individuals awaiting transplants. The network operates under federal law and collaborates with transplant hospitals and organ procurement organizations across the country.