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Microscopic look at DNA
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Wanted: 1 million or more people to shape precision medicine’s future

Data collected in a new national initiative will help researchers discover new treatment options and prevention strategies tailored to an individual.

Population Health
Microscopic look at DNA
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More transparency needed on precision medicine coverage

New AMA policy calls for facilitating consistent coverage of genetic medicine and more transparency in how coverage is determined.

Population Health
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AMA adopts strategy for coverage of new genetic tests, therapeutics

AMA voted to encourage the development of a comprehensive strategy that facilitates more consistent coverage of genetic/genomic tests and precision medicine.

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Precision puzzle: The cancer panel results are in. Now what?

Tumor genome testing can identify additional cancer treatment options, but interpreting and applying the results to patient care remains a challenge.

Population Health
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Precision medicine: When to order somatic cancer panel testing

New tumor molecular panels can identify additional cancer treatment options. Questions remain about when these tests are best used in patient care.

Population Health
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$1 billion opioids package passed with “Cures” bill

The money will help states improve drug-monitoring programs, support access to opioid treatment programs and more.

Behavioral Health
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Precision medicine: What to know about cell-free DNA screening

A non-invasive cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening for common chromosome conditions in pregnancy is now available. Not a diagnostic test, physicians should learn how screening works to determine which patients will benefit.

Population Health
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Prenatal genetic carrier screening: How much do you know?

As prenatal genetic screening options expand, physicians face questions about which test is best for individual patients. A continuing medical education module tests your knowledge about new expanded carrier screening.

Population Health
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AMA, Scripps, JAX launch education series on precision medicine

The partners announce the first in a series of 12 online modules focused on genetic testing.

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