Rare Disease Advocacy in Iowa
Rare disease advocacy in Iowa 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 Iowa
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State Organization
Currently this state does not have a state organization.
U.S. Congress Scorecard
See how Iowa’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 Iowa
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.
Iowa Advocacy Resources
Insurance Commissioner
- Doug Ommen
insurance@iid.iowa.gov
Department of Insurance
Board of Pharmacy Executive Director
- Anne Schlepphorst
anne.schlepphorst@iowa.gov
Health and Human Services
Department of State Health Services
State Legislature Calendar
State Legislature Website
Drug Utilization Board or P&T Committee
- DUR Board Website:
- Iowa Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Commission | Iowa Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Commission (iadur.org)
- Meeting Schedule:
- Meets quarterly (check website for schedule of meetings).
- Contact:
- Pamela Smith, R.Ph., info@iadur.org
- Established DUR Boards and P&T Committees
