Policy & Legislation
News on government policy and legislation impacting life science and diagnostics.
At the European Society of Human Genetics meeting, experts discussed how to resolve questions raised by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation around genomic data sharing.
Pediatric Cardiovascular Genetic Testing Should Be Individualized, Multidisciplinary, Says AHA
Testing decisions should take into account when the condition may arise, whether there are therapies, and the family's values, among other considerations.
State-Regulated Illinois Health Plans Subject to Biomarker Test Coverage Mandate Starting 2022
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The law requires state employee, Medicaid, public school, and small employer plans to cover evidence-based biomarker testing, a change that will readily impact cancer patients.
American Heart Association Provides Guidance for Genomic Research With Underrepresented Groups
In a policy statement, the AHA said genetic and genomic research should be conducted in partnership with Indigenous peoples and marginalized racial and ethnic groups.
European Commission Opens In-Depth Investigation of $8B Illumina-Grail Merger
Illumina has reiterated its commitment to see the deal through, noting it has offered structural and behavioral remedies to address any concerns.