Prenatal screening involves various tests to assess the risk of the unborn baby to be born with a chromosomal anomaly, neural tube defect or any birth defect.
The guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics spotlights conditions that premature babies are at risk for developing, as well as what to watch for as children grow older.
Since several states banned or limited abortion, future ob/gyn docs have more cautiously weighed specialty and program location. Industry leaders say the full impact may not be felt for another year.
Lawmakers propose an interdisciplinary panel of experts to review the legal, ethical, and health policy bases for the health insurance companies authorization of this testing.