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Genetics Advisory Panel Meets September 29, Virtually - 09/07/21

September 7, 2021

Contacts: Philip Schmidt, 503-383-6079, philip.schmidt@dshoha.state.or.us  (media inquiries)

Daphne Peck, 503-580-9792, herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us (meeting information or accommodation)

Genetics Advisory Panel meets September 29, virtually

What: A public meeting of the Health Evidence Review Commission’s Genetics Advisory Panel

When: September 29, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual meeting, https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1607031033?pwd=VUFNNGcyMmNoUCtzTG4zcWtlelFaUT09 

Meeting ID: 160 703 1033 Passcode: 593844 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1607031033#,,,,*593844#

Note: Unscheduled testimony will not be allowed at the meeting. If you think you may want to testify, please complete the survey to sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/herc-public-comment by 12 p.m., Monday, 9/27/2021. If you decide not to testify, you can always decline later. If you need assistance in signing up for public testimony, please call Daphne Peck at 503-373-1985.

Written testimony (up to 1,000 words) will be accepted until Monday, 9/27/2021, noon. 

Agenda includes:

  • 2022 CPT codes related to genetic testing
  • Prioritized List issues
    • Prenatal/preconception genetic testing issues
      • General changes to the prenatal and non-prenatal genetic testing guidelines to remove ethnicity and family history
      • Expanded carrier screening
    • Whole genome sequencing
    • NCCN reference updates to the cancer genetic testing guideline

For more information about the meeting, visit the committee’s website at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/CSI-HERC/Pages/Meetings-Public.aspx. The meeting agenda and materials will be available one week before the meeting. 

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Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters
  • Written materials in other languages
  • Braille
  • Large print
  • Audio and other formats

If you need help or have questions, please contact Daphne Peck at 503-580-9792, 711 TTY or herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us at least 48 hours before the event. Written comments are also welcome at herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us.

Genetics Advisory Panel Meets September 29, Virtually - 09/07/21

September 7, 2021

Contacts: Philip Schmidt, 503-383-6079, philip.schmidt@dshoha.state.or.us  (media inquiries)

Daphne Peck, 503-580-9792, herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us (meeting information or accommodation)

Genetics Advisory Panel meets September 29, virtually

What: A public meeting of the Health Evidence Review Commission’s Genetics Advisory Panel

When: September 29, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual meeting, https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1607031033?pwd=VUFNNGcyMmNoUCtzTG4zcWtlelFaUT09 

Meeting ID: 160 703 1033 Passcode: 593844 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1607031033#,,,,*593844#

Note: Unscheduled testimony will not be allowed at the meeting. If you think you may want to testify, please complete the survey to sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/herc-public-comment by 12 p.m., Monday, 9/27/2021. If you decide not to testify, you can always decline later. If you need assistance in signing up for public testimony, please call Daphne Peck at 503-373-1985.

Written testimony (up to 1,000 words) will be accepted until Monday, 9/27/2021, noon. 

Agenda includes:

  • 2022 CPT codes related to genetic testing
  • Prioritized List issues
    • Prenatal/preconception genetic testing issues
      • General changes to the prenatal and non-prenatal genetic testing guidelines to remove ethnicity and family history
      • Expanded carrier screening
    • Whole genome sequencing
    • NCCN reference updates to the cancer genetic testing guideline

For more information about the meeting, visit the committee’s website at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/CSI-HERC/Pages/Meetings-Public.aspx. The meeting agenda and materials will be available one week before the meeting. 

# # #

Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters
  • Written materials in other languages
  • Braille
  • Large print
  • Audio and other formats

If you need help or have questions, please contact Daphne Peck at 503-580-9792, 711 TTY or herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us at least 48 hours before the event. Written comments are also welcome at herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us.