The Montana Newborn Screening Advisory Committee is seeking new members. The composition of the committee is set forth under section 50-19-205, MCA, and consists of 12 members appointed by the Director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services and comprises various qualifications. We are currently seeking members to begin in the Fall of 2024 for the following positions:
1. A voting member who is a person affected by or a family member of a person affected by a disorder tested for pursuant to section 50-19-203, MCA;
2. A voting member who is a physician or nurse practitioner who is board-certified in obstetrics, pediatrics, family medicine, or neonatology;
3. A voting member who is a representative of a birthing center;
4. A voting member who is a representative of Medicaid or the insurance industry;
Voting members of the committee are appointed by the Director of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MT DPHHS) for a staggered three-year term and are expected to attend 4-hour bi-annual meetings.
Application review will begin in September 2024 and continue until all open positions are filled.
If you meet one of the above criteria and would like to submit an application, you can do so following the link on the Montana Newborn Screening Committee website. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact the Montana NBS Committee at HHSNewbornAdvisoryCommittee@mt.gov.