American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Policy StatementsThe ACMG is the only nationally recognized interdisciplinary professional membership organization that represents the interests of the entire medical genetics team including clinical geneticists, clinical laboratory geneticists, and genetic counselors.
Together, the ACMG and its members engage in coordinated efforts to improve patient care, ensure optimal reimbursement for genetic service providers, establish standards of care and laboratory policy, and educate members about advances important to their practices.
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Policy and Position StatementsFounded in 1951, ACOG is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. The College produces practice guidelines for health care professionals and educational materials for patients, provides practice management and career support, facilitates programs and initiatives to improve women’s health, and advocates for members and patients.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of 33 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives. Through the leadership and expertise of clinical professionals at NCCN Member Institutions, NCCN develops resources that present valuable information to the numerous stakeholders in the health care delivery system. By defining and advancing high-quality cancer care, NCCN promotes the importance of continuous quality improvement and recognizes the significance of creating clinical practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients, clinicians, and other health care decision-makers around the world.
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Position StatementsNSGC Position Statements reflect NSGC's organizational positions on specific public policy topics and guide our communications with policymakers, the media and the general public. Position statements are concrete applications of the Society's Code of Ethics and other official documents and are circulated for member comment prior to adoption. Adoption requires majority vote by the NSGC Board of Directors.
Society of Maternal Fetal MedicineThe Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), based in Washington, DC, is a non-profit association representing more than 6,500 individual clinicians and researchers with expertise in high-risk pregnancy.
The core membership is comprised of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) subspecialists. MFM subspecialists are obstetricians with additional years of formal training and board certification in maternal-fetal medicine, making them highly qualified experts and leaders in the care of complicated pregnancies. Additionally, SMFM welcomes physicians in related disciplines, nurses, genetic counselors, ultrasound technicians, MFM administrators, and others working toward optimal and equitable perinatal outcomes for all people who desire or experience pregnancy.
High-risk pregnancies are those that may compromise the health or life of a pregnant person or fetus. Examples include entering pregnancy with a chronic health condition (e.g., diabetes, lupus, or heart disease); developing acute conditions in pregnancy, including infectious diseases; experiencing preterm birth or another complication in a previous pregnancy; carrying twins, triplets, or higher-order multiples; or learning there is a birth defect or genetic condition that may affect the fetus. MFM subspecialists work to reduce the likelihood that pregnancy complications will permanently compromise the health or life of their patients.
