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| State Genetic Contacts: Brett Harrell Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Newborn Screening Follow Up Program 2220 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83713 (208)334-5962 harrellb@idhw.state.id.us Anne Spencer, MS, CGC Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Genetic Services Program 2220 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83713 (208)334-2235 ext 258 spencera@idhw.state.id.us |
| Clinical Genetic Services: Clinical genetics are medical services provided to individuals, families, and populations who have or are at risk for disorders with genetic implications. Services include testing, counseling, education, treatment, and where appropriate, referral for other services. Click here for: Idaho Genetics Clinics GeneTests, is a publicly-funded, medical genetics information resource that has a searchable clinical directory for all states, type of service, and specialty clinic. Click here for: Gene Tests Homepage Click here for: GeneTests - Idaho Clinical Directory |
| Legislation: Genetic legislation may be clearly expressed in public health statutes. It may also be embedded in other regulations, administrative rules, or other less obvious statutes, e.g. labor law. Identifying and interpreting state genetics legislation is not necessarily straightforward. Examples of genetic-related legislation in Idaho are: Click here for: Title 41. Insurance. Chapter 22. Group and Blanket Disability Insurance. Crediting of Preexisting Condition Waiting Period Click here for: Chapter 39. Managed Care Reform. Preexisting Conditions. Resources for genetic legislation include: ● State genetic contacts ● Click here for: Idaho Legislature Online ● Click here for: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Genetics Laws and Legislative Activity. Select a topic of interest for legislation in each state (where available). |
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