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Parallel sequence - precision medicine

 

Through research and partnerships, the AMA is the foremost thought leader for the ethical, clinical implementation of precision medicine.

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Payment and coverage for genetic/genomic precision medicine (PDF)

An overview of precision medicine and AMA policy (CSAPH-CMS joint report 1-I-17)
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The precision medicine initiative (PDF)

The PMI is an ambitious initiative that holds great promise for improving patient care and outcomes (CSAPH report 3-A-16)
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Genome editing and its potential clinical use (PDF)

Focuses on the remarkable advances in genome editing and its potential clinical applications (CSAPH report 3-I-16)
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Genomics in hypertension: risk prediction and treatment (PDF)

Examines genetic factors relevant to the hypertension control and emerging tools (CSAPH report 1-I-14)
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Genetic discrimination and the genetic information nondiscrimination act (PDF)

Focuses on genetic discrimination steps toward strengthening protections (SAPH report 7-A-13)
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Genomic-based personalized medicine (PDF)

Reviews current status of genomic-based PM and challenges to implementing it (CSAPH report 4-A-10)
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Genomics and Precision Health Roundtable

Bringing together leaders to translate genetics research findings into action
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NIH’s All of Us Research Program

A historic effort to gather data from one million or more people to accelerate precision medicine

Advocacy

To counteract the uncertainties around precision medicine, the AMA is working to ensure physicians have a voice in regulatory and payment legislation. 

The AMA has adopted over 40 policies to promote sustainable precision medicine delivery, and developed guiding principles to direct its efforts.

A stethoscope and calculator sit on top of a medical billing statement.

Integrating Precision Medicine into Alternative Payment Models H-185.923 (2018)

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Payment and Coverage for Genetic/Genomic Precision Medicine D-185.980 (2018)

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The Precision Medicine Initiative D-460.968 (2018)

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Genomic-Based Personalized Medicine H-460.908 (2017)

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Genetic Discrimination and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act H-65.969 (2017)

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Direct-to-Consumer Marketing and Availability of Genetic Testing D-480.987 (2017)

Education & ethics

The AMA provides a variety of educational resources, including continuing medical education, to help physicians ethically apply genomic information at the point of care.

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Precision Medicine and Genomics: Understanding Implications and Applications

Earn CME and stay informed about techniques and innovations in genetics and precision medicine
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Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer

Review the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations regarding BRCA-related cancer
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Ethics Talk: Protecting Patients and Promoting Inclusivity in Precision Health Research

This month on Ethics Talk, we discussed strategies for protecting participants
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Dec. 2019 AMA Journal of Ethics: Governing Human Genome Editing

Learn more about today's key ethical worries on genome editing
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Sept. 2018 AMA Journal of Ethics: Ethics in Precision Health

Explore ethical issues about privacy, informed consent, and social justice

AMA news

Explore topics and initiatives to further precision medicine and its innovations to clinical practice and digital health.

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7 ways to expand diversity in precision medicine research

Learn how to reach diverse populations to change that picture and improve precision medicine
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Answers to patients’ top 5 questions on All of Us Research Program

Here is what your patients need to know about taking part in this groundbreaking initiative
DNA kit

What your patients must know about direct-to-consumer lab tests

See why patients should think twice before getting tested without physician guidance
Genomic testing

6 CME courses to help you navigate precision medicine

These educational activities will help physicians keep up with the rapid changes in genomics
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Precision medicine should have its place in new pay models

Why this tailored approach to delivering care should be incorporated into APMs
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Your patient’s asking about her 23andMe results. Now what?

Find out about ethical dimensions of genetic testing and editing
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What real innovation in medicine looks like

AMA members earn recognition for breakthroughs that improve patient outcomes
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4 ways physicians can help advance precision medicine research

Physicians are key partners in the National Institute of Health’s All of Us Research Program
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Top 10 stories from the 2018 AMA Annual Meeting

The House of Delegates weighs in on gun violence, AI, health insurance, barriers to opioid-use disorder treatment and more
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Precision medicine: When to order somatic cancer panel testing

New tumor molecular panels can identify additional cancer treatment options