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flag A new coalition launched to sustain U.S. leadership in newborn screening after a federal advisory panel ended, aiming to expand testing for treatable conditions equitably.

flag The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has launched a Newborn Screening Coalition to maintain national leadership in newborn screening after a federal advisory committee ended in April 2025. flag The coalition, formed after input from over 120 stakeholders, will evaluate new conditions for screening using science-based, transparent processes and will advise on equitable implementation across states. flag It will conduct public comment periods and publish detailed recommendations. flag Meanwhile, Oregon’s long-standing newborn bloodspot screening program, which tests over 99% of infants for more than 45 treatable conditions, continues to save lives through early detection and rapid intervention, with results available within 24 hours.

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