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Senate Human Services Committee approves bill letting genetic counselors order tests directly
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The Senate Human Services Committee voted unanimously to advance Senate Bill 2040, which would allow licensed genetic counselors in North Dakota to order genetic tests directly and updates licensure exam time limits to match national board practice.
The Senate Human Services Committee voted unanimously to advance Senate Bill 2040, which would allow licensed genetic counselors to order genetic tests directly rather than requiring an additional sign-off by the referring health care provider.
The change was introduced to the committee by Sandra DuPuntis, executive director of the North Dakota Board of Medicine, who said the amendment would remove an extra step and “make it more efficient.” DuPuntis told the panel the measure also updates exam timing requirements to match the American Board of Genetic Counselors.
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