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Karen Lewis Discusses the Challenges of the Rapid Expansion of Genetic Testing in Healthcare
Karen Lewis, MS, MM, CGC, medical policy administrator and genetic counselor at Priority Health, said that providers are engaging in genetic testing, but they are doing so in "an uninformed fashion."
Karen Lewis, MS, MM, CGC, medical policy administrator and genetic counselor at Priority Health, said that providers are engaging in genetic testing, but they are doing so in “an uninformed fashion.” The challenge for providers is that the field is growing “exponentially,” and many providers often get information in “snippets.” Often, they do not have the time to do research to find out if a given test has “true clinical utility,” Lewis said, meaning, that it goes beyond being accurate and changes the way a physician makes treatment decisions.
Can genetic testing improve patient care and still lower costs? Yes, Lewis said, because over time, “we are able to identifying patients who can benefit from testing that has true clinical utility.” Lewis said she is trying to identify more people who can benefit from testing and eliminate those who have no benefit from testing.
Legal Navigation Services Key to Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care
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Proposed SNAP Cuts Could Threaten Prevention for Cognitive Decline, Dementias
July 30th 2025Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may slow cognitive decline in older adults, highlighting the importance of food assistance in combating Alzheimer disease and dementia risks.
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Managed Care Reflections: A Q&A With Charles N. (Chip) Kahn III, MPH
July 30th 2025To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), each issue in 2025 includes a special feature: reflections from a thought leader on what has changed—and what has not—over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The August issue features a conversation with Charles N. (Chip) Kahn III, MPH, the president and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals and a longtime member of the AJMC editorial board.
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