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The college wants genetic counselors to work with doctors when ordering genetic tests, but not all medical geneticists agree the stance is good for patients.
Biden Unveils Economic Plan to Provide $50B for COVID-19 Testing Expansion
The president-elect's plan would provide funding to purchase rapid tests and investments to expand lab capacity.
AACC Calls on Congress to Fund Clinical Lab Training Programs
AACC noted that the number of sites performing clinical lab testing in the US has risen to 266,000 in 2020 from 154,000 in 1993.
Pooled COVID-19 Sample Testing a Potential Coverage Loophole for Insurers
Saying pooled testing for coronavirus was not for diagnostic purposes, Cigna had said it wouldn't reimburse for the method, but it plans to change its policy.
Senate Republicans Propose $36B for HHS Coronavirus Testing, Drug Development
The funding package earmarks billions for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund and Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.