MedCity News May 8, 2024
Balancing the promise of personalized medicine with proper payment accuracy
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the expansion of genetic testing stands out as a monumental leap forward. The field of genetic testing has grown exponentially over the past decade, with available tests skyrocketing from 10,000 in 2012 to over 175,000 today — a staggering 1650% increase with an estimated ten new tests introduced daily. And as the link between genetics and diseases is better understood, genetic testing is being applied across new specialties. While this diagnostics revolution holds immense potential to transform personalized medicine through early risk detection and personalized treatment plans, it also presents significant challenges –– particularly around payment accuracy.
Current challenges faced by health plans...