On a weekly basis, the Genetics Policy Hub (GPH), compiles all posts found on the GPH X (formerly Twitter), @geneticspolicy, in the GPH Weekly Wrap-Up to provide information about proposed and enacted US state and Federal legislation and regulation. Enter your email below to subscribe and receive the Weekly Wrap-Up in your inbox, and find more information about genetics policy across the US at geneticspolicy.nccrcg.org!
The March 25-29th 2024 GPH X (formerly Twitter) Wrap-Up of the Week includes:
Introduced State Legislation
A bill introduced in Alabama relating to newborn screening;
A bill introduced in Minnesota relating to health insurance coverage for genetic testing; and
3 bills introduced in New York relating to sickle cell disease.
State Legislation
Introduced
Alabama
The #AL Senate introduced a bill on March 21, 2024, which would require the State Board of Health to add any condition on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (#RUSP) to the state’s #NewbornScreening panel. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3IZYIAQ
Minnesota
On March 20, 2024, the #MN House introduced a bill which would require health insurance plans to provide coverage for clinical #GeneticTesting for enrollees with a personal or family history of #cancer, effective January 1, 2025. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4a8ViIg
New York
The #NY Senate introduced a bill on March 28, 2024, to require the @HealthNYGov Health Equity Council to issue mandates related to the treatment of #SickleCell disease. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/49fuzZc
On March 28, 2024, the #NY Senate introduced a bill to map locations of occurrence of #SickleCell disease; promote screening, detection, and education; and provide counseling and referral services. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3J09WWm
A bill introduced by the #NY Senate on March 28, 2024, would require #SickleCell disease coursework or training for every medical student, medical resident and physician assistant student in the state. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4aAntPW
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