This committee works to reduce morbidity and mortality in newborns and children who are at risk for heritable disorders by recommending a Uniform Screening Panel for newborn screening.
Link to resource:
http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/mchbadvisory/heritabledisorders/
http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/mchbadvisory/heritabledisorders/