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Pharmacogenomics pilot for state employees tabled after committee questions about outcomes and evidence
Summary
A proposal to start a voluntary pharmacogenomics program for state employees was tabled by the subcommittee after discussion about evidence, measurable outcomes and program structure; supporters said prior private-plan pilots produced positive clinical results but members sought validated, long-term outcome data.
House Bill 2367, introduced by Delegate Higgins, would establish a voluntary two-year pharmacogenomics pilot for state employees and dependents, prioritizing participants taking five or more medications. Proponents said pharmacogenomics—testing genetic variants that affect drug metabolism—can reduce adverse drug reactions, improve outcomes, and reduce health-plan costs…
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