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New AMP Survey Reports Insufficient Reimbursement for Analysis, Interpretation of MDx Test Results
The survey found analysis, interpretation, and reporting requirements can take more than six hours per test but that reimbursement for tests doesn't account for this work.
Bio-Techne Obtains Reimbursement Contract With Humana for Exosome Diagnostics Prostate Biopsy Test
Bio-Techne's CEO said the coverage decision will expand access to its EPI test and enable additional men to better decide whether to proceed with a prostate biopsy.
German Medical Center to Report Polygenic Risk Scores as Part of Clinical Whole-Genome Testing
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Under the Ge-Med project, University Hospital Tübingen will offer diagnostic whole-genome sequencing for all genetic indications and will include PRS in its reporting.
Genomind Receives Medicare Coverage for Pharmacogenetics Test
The company said its Professional PGx Express test will now be reimbursed by Medicare, and that the VA has extended its current supply contract for the test.
CMS Finalizes Blood-Based Colon Cancer Screening NCD with Non-Coverage for Epi ProColon
The final decision includes some changes, most notably removing requirements for guideline inclusion, but retains its technical performance benchmarks.