Rare Disease Advocacy in Idaho
Rare disease advocacy in Idaho is critical to improving access to diagnostics, treatment, and coordinated care. Because key healthcare decisions are made at the state level, strong local advocacy helps ensure better coverage, resources, and outcomes for the rare disease community across Idaho.
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- How to Get Involved
- State Rare Disease Contacts
- Take Action
- RARE Young Adults and RARE Artists
- State Resources and News
State Organization
Currently this state does not have a state organization.
U.S. Congress Scorecard
See how Idaho’s Members of Congress are supporting the rare disease community with this Legislative Scorecard.
RARE Disease Advisory Council
An Advisory Council has not been established yet.
See more information on established rare disease advisory councils.
Rare Disease Caucus
Current Bipartisan Rare Disease State Legislative Caucuses.
Don’t see your state? If you would like to be part of the process to start a rare disease state caucus, please reach out at advocacy@rareadvocates.org.
Newborn Screening in Idaho
Newborn screening programs vary widely by state, leading to disparate health outcomes. While some states screen for thirty diseases, other states screen for over sixty.
RARE Young Adults
RARE Young Adults brings together motivated members of the rare disease community, ages 16–30, to build confidence, strengthen advocacy skills, and create meaningful impact in public policy.
Idaho Advocacy Resources
Insurance Commissioner
- Dean Cameron
dean.cameron@doi.idaho.gov
Department of Insurance
Board of Pharmacy Executive Director
- Nicki Chopski
nicki.chopski@dopl.idaho.gov
Health and Human Services
- https://www.idmedicaid.com/default.aspx
- Sasha O’Connell
MyBenefits@dhw.idaho.gov
Department of State Health Services
State Legislature Calendar
State Legislature Website
Drug Utilization Board or P&T Committee
- DUR Board Website: Drug Utilization Review | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
- Meeting Schedule: Meets quarterly (check website for schedule of meetings).
- Contact: DHW Pharmacy Unit
- pharmacyteam@dhw.idaho.gov
- Established DUR Boards and P&T Committees