CEO SUMMARY: Obstetricians and gynecologists have told health insurers that requiring genetic counseling before approval of genetic testing has a negative effect on patient care and is unnecessary. Recently, two ob-gyn associations went on record opposing such requirements. Ob-gyns say they are trained and capable to recognize which patients need such testing. Clinical labs offering […]
Ob-Gyn Associations Dispute Need For Genetic Test Counseling Requirements
Requiring counseling and preauthorization has negative effect on patient care, they add
- By Joseph Burns
- > From the Volume XXIII No. 13 - September 26, 2016 Issue
