Discoveries facilitated by the mapping of the human genome and rapid technological advances in genomic sequencing and interpretation are leading to medical innovations that will have a significant impact on the practice of medicine and delivery of health care services. As personalized medicine is integrated into the mainstream practice of medicine, many health care policy questions must be answered.

Learn more about use of genomics in clinical practice.

AMA legislative efforts for personalized medicine

• Modernizing CLIA oversight structure (PDF)
• AMA comments on 21st Century Cures Act (PDF)
• AMA comments on FDA oversight of next-generation sequencing (PDF)
• AMA comments on initial draft of 21st Century Cures Act (PDF)
• AMA to FDA on regulatory framework for laboratory developed tests (PDF)
• AMA comments from FDA workshop on LDTs (PDF)
• AMA comments to House energy committee questions (PDF)
• AMA letter to FDA on proposed draft guidance on LDTs (PDF)
• AMA response to Energy & Commerce committee requests for feedback (PDF)
• AMA statement on regulation of LDTs (PDF)