Washington HB1697 ensures timely, efficient, and evidence-based additions to newborn screenings.

Washington HB1697 mandates the Department of Health to screen newborns for 32 rare congenital conditions within 48 hours of birth. The bill requires the state board of health to add new conditions to the newborn screening panel within 12 months of their inclusion in the federal recommended uniform screening panel. The board must conduct a feasibility review for each new condition, considering costs, federal funding, and potential changes to screening fees.

Washington HB1697 ensures timely, efficient, and evidence-based additions to newborn screenings.

Washington HB1697 mandates the Department of Health to screen newborns for 32 rare congenital conditions within 48 hours of birth. The bill requires the state board of health to add new conditions to the newborn screening panel within 12 months of their inclusion in the federal recommended uniform screening panel. The board must conduct a feasibility review for each new condition, considering costs, federal funding, and potential changes to screening fees.