Whole-genome sequencing found risk for rare genetic disease in 1 out of 5 generally healthy patients in primary care. Health care costs in the 6 months following disclosure averaged about $300 greater per patient for those in the sequenced group. Whole-genome sequencing involves evaluating a patient's DNA to identify risk for genetic conditions and undiagnosed diseases. While some primary care physicians may be able to manage genomic information appropriately, findings could prompt increased health care use with limited clinical value. Many health care systems are moving toward more widespread adoption of clinical sequencing with the hope of predicting and preventing disease.
Maurice Hinchey, ex-Congressman, Assemblyman, has rare brain disease
Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Maurice Hinchey Maurice Hinchey Image 2 of 3 In this Jan. 6, 2009 file photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., left, stands with Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill in Washington. To this day, Marder Hinchey said, toll takers still occasionally recognize her and ask about her husband. "Maurice Hinchey is demonstrating the kind of selfless leadership that has inspired many and made him a hero to his friends, colleagues and constituents," Cahill said. "People who get this generally wind up on Medicaid or in a nursing home," Marder Hinchey said. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File) In this Jan. 6, 2009 file photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., left, stands with Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill in Washington.collected by :Lucy William
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