Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
On November 8-9, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.
This meeting discussed the current state of population genomic screening in the U.S., as well as barriers and opportunities for expanded population screening, impact on clinical practice and outcomes, various genomic screening technologies and costs, and evidence gaps that may inform future research directions.
Agenda: genome.gov/GM15
Chapters
0:00 - Introductions (Gillian Hooker)
0:17 - Why are payers reluctant to cover genetic screening tests? (Michael Hultner)
11:41 - Why is sharing genomic data so challenging? (Robert Freimuth)
28:10 - How do we integrate genomic medicine into the EHR? (Kate Nathanson)
45:14 - Why is it so hard to see health benefits from genetic screening? (Alanna Rahm)
1:04:24 - Discussion
On November 8-9, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.
This meeting discussed the current state of population genomic screening in the U.S., as well as barriers and opportunities for expanded population screening, impact on clinical practice and outcomes, various genomic screening technologies and costs, and evidence gaps that may inform future research directions.
Agenda: genome.gov/GM15
Chapters
0:00 - Introductions (Gillian Hooker)
0:17 - Why are payers reluctant to cover genetic screening tests? (Michael Hultner)
11:41 - Why is sharing genomic data so challenging? (Robert Freimuth)
28:10 - How do we integrate genomic medicine into the EHR? (Kate Nathanson)
45:14 - Why is it so hard to see health benefits from genetic screening? (Alanna Rahm)
1:04:24 - Discussion
