MedCity News August 30, 2021
Elise Reuter

Telehealth startup Genome Medical recently raised $60 million in funding led by Casdin Capital. It’s using part of the funds to acquire GeneMatters, which would add more genetic counselors to its staff.

While patients have a growing number of options for genetic testing, they can still be difficult to navigate. Most consumer-facing tests are limited in the amount of health information they can provide, and results can sometimes be challenging to interpret.

Genome Medical, a startup looking to make genetic testing available through telehealth visits, recently raised $60 million in funding. It also plans to acquire genetic counseling practice GeneMatters.

Patients can pay for a virtual consultation with a genetic counselor, or in some cases, their insurance may cover...

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