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Bill would require Washington to consider federal newborn-screening recommendations and create dedicated screening fee account
Summary
House Bill 1697 would require the State Board of Health to align Washington's newborn-screening panel with federal RUSP recommendations, adopt timelines and feasibility reviews for new conditions, and create a dedicated newborn-screening revenue account.
House Bill 1697 would direct the State Board of Health to reestablish Washington's newborn-screening panel to include existing state-mandated screens and conditions listed on the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) as of Jan. 1, 2025, and to adopt procedures and timelines for evaluating new RUSP additions.
Committee staff said the bill requires the board to conduct feasibility reviews and, when appropriate, add new conditions to Washington's screening panel by rule within 12 months of a RUSP addition; the board must avoid duplicating federal research and to consult the Health Care Authority on impacts to state-purchased health programs. The bill also would create a…
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