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Concert Genetics New Test ID Tool Works to Improve Reimbursement Process
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The company previously launched its Concert Coding Engine to help standardize how genetic tests are coded and how labs can bill for them.

JAMA's Bauchner to Step Down

Following a podcast episode questioning whether there is structural racism in healthcare, the Journal of the American Medical Association editor-in-chief is to step down.

AMA Announces Anti-Racism Effort

The Associated Press reports that the American Medical Association has released a plan to address systemic racism in healthcare.

Podcast Skeptical of Racism Draws JAMA Boycott

Buzzfeed News reports some researchers are boycotting the Journal of the American Medical Association following its podcast episode skeptical of structural racism in medicine.

JAMA Editor on Leave

The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association has been placed on leave following a controversial podcast on structural racism, the New York Times reports.

Nov 18, 2014

Lab Group Hires Lawyers to Parry FDA Regulation; AMA-led Groups Push for Rulemaking

Oct 15, 2014

CMS Issues Preliminary Lab Fee Schedule Determinations for Genomic Testing CPT Codes
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Oct 2, 2013

CMS National Payment Limit for Tier 1 Codes Not as Low as Before, but Challenges Remain
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May 22, 2013

CMS Issues Pricing for MDx Codes; Labs, Test Developers Still Critical of Rates and Methodology
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Mar 20, 2013

AMP Submits Proposal to AMA Covering CPT Codes for Sequencing-based Assays

Mar 6, 2013

In Unexpected Collaboration, AMA, McKesson Partner to Clarify Molecular Diagnostic Claims Coding
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Feb 26, 2013

McKesson, AMA Developing Reference Product for MDx

Jan 30, 2013

Palmetto Loses Appeal to Remain JE CMS Contractor, but May Continue Running MolDx
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Jan 17, 2013

NIH Genetic Test Registry to Integrate AMA's CPT Codes

Oct 3, 2012

Industry-Backed Bill Introduced in House as Frustration Grows over CMS Payment Process for MDx
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Sep 19, 2012

CMS Stance on Reimbursement of Multi-Analyte Algorithm Assays Raises Industry Concerns
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Jul 18, 2012

Lab Industry, Pathologists Still at Odds Over Fee Schedule for New Molecular Pathology CPT Codes
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May 30, 2012

AMP Aims for June Release of Draft CPT Codes for NGS-Based Dx Tests
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Apr 18, 2012

Harvard Pilgrim, Trustmark Join Other Payors Considering Outsourcing MDx Claims to Specialty Vendors
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Mar 9, 2012

Vermillion Receives CPT Code for OVA1
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Mar 7, 2012

AMA Approves Vermillion MAAA Category 1 Code for OVA1; Will it Improve Reimbursement?
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Mar 6, 2012

Vermillion's OVA1 Test Assigned Category 1 CPT Code; Stock Jumps

Feb 29, 2012

Palmetto's Jeter Discusses Efforts to Advance Value-Based Reimbursement System for MDx
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Feb 29, 2012

European Researchers and Pharmas Launch Effort to Link Gene Markers to Diabetes, Personalize Drugs
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Jan 11, 2012

CAP Urges CMS to Publish Recommended Payment Values for Molecular Dx CPT Codes
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US Booster Eligibility Decision

The US CDC director recommends that people at high risk of developing COVID-19 due to their jobs also be eligible for COVID-19 boosters, in addition to those 65 years old and older or with underlying medical conditions.

Arizona Bill Before Judge

The Arizona Daily Star reports that a judge weighing whether a new Arizona law restricting abortion due to genetic conditions is a ban or a restriction.

Additional Genes

Wales is rolling out new genetic testing service for cancer patients, according to BBC News.

Science Papers Examine State of Human Genomic Research, Single-Cell Protein Quantification

In Science this week: a number of editorials and policy reports discuss advances in human genomic research, and more.