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Anticipated economic impact, locally or statewideThe proposed rule may have a moderate economic impact. An increase to the Newborn Screening card fee is needed by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene to cover screening and testing costs and for the department to cover the provision of diagnostic and counseling services, special dietary treatment, and periodic evaluation of infant screening programs, costs of consulting with experts, and an integrated data system and program operation costs.
In FY 24, 25, and 26 it is estimated that there will be approximately 52,000 blood cards annually. Based on current fees, this is an annual projected revenue of $5,668,000 and with the proposed increased a projected annual revenue of $11,596,000. This will cover increased costs experienced by both WSLH and the Department.
Tami Horzewski, MS, CHES
Newborn Screening Program Coordinator - Senior Outreach Specialist
Bureau of Community Health Promotion,
608-266-8904
