Illinois Association of Craniofacial Teams: a new state organization.

The Illinois Association of Craniofacial Teams (IACT) is a not-for-profit organization whose members are the 14 teams that treat patients with craniofacial anomalies in the state of Illinois and adjoining areas. The teams represent more than 200 multidisciplinary health professionals. The group was formed in 1983 to foster cooperation and communication between the teams and to encourage public awareness. In addition to providing educational programs, the organization has focused its attention on standards of care, cost analysis of services, third party reimbursement, and incidence reporting of cleft lip and palate. This report reviews the formation, structure, and accomplishments of IACT so that it may serve as a model or guide for other groups who share its goals.