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Representative McKenna urges insurance coverage for biomarker testing to expand precision care
Summary
Representative McKenna told the committee biomarker testing can guide targeted treatments for cancer, Alzheimer’s and rare diseases and urged coverage via private insurers and Medicaid to avoid delays and reduce avoidable costs.
Representative McKenna told the House Health Care Committee that her bill would require insurance coverage for biomarker testing so more Vermonters could access diagnostic tools that tailor treatments to a patient’s biology.
“Biomarker testing is a powerful tool that helps healthcare professionals and providers tailor treatments to a patient's unique biology, increasing…
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