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Liver Allocation Policy Changes Implemented Since 2002
| Year | Policy Implemented |
|---|---|
| 2002 | MELD score |
| 2005 | Regional Share 15 rule |
| 2013 | Regional Share 35/National Share 15 policy |
| 2015 | Modification of HCC MELD exception points |
| 2016 | MELD-Na score |
HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; MELD, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease; MELD-Na, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease plus serum sodium.
