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Jan Berger, MD, MJ, Discusses the Importance of Next Generation Sequencing
Jan Berger, MD, MJ, President & CEO, Health Intelligence Partners, and editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits, explains that next generation sequencing involves gaining a better understanding and deeper knowledge of the subject, not just another "test here or a test there."
Jan Berger, MD, MJ, President & CEO, Health Intelligence Partners, and editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits, explains that next generation sequencing involves gaining a better understanding and deeper knowledge of the subject, not just another “test here or a test there.” She says that by taking genetic sequencing to the next level of complexity, it will show the importance of genetic counseling.
“How we treat somebody or how we test somebody in preventive care is going to depend on this next generation mapping and sequencing,” Dr Berger explains. “As we try to understand — you know, formularies will not be of groups and preventive care models will not be population based – it’s going to become more specific.”
Dr Berger adds that genetic sequencing incorporates a new level of personalization that must also be considered for its long term outcomes.
“What it does do is if I’m different and at a different risk,” Dr Berger says, “then what’s required of me in preventive care or in drug treatments or other treatments is going to be different. We’re not going to be inappropriately spending money by using the peanut butter approach that everybody gets the same care treatment and testing.”
Dr Dalia Rotstein: Physicians Must Be Aware MS Affects People of All Backgrounds
April 24th 2024Dalia Rotstein, MD, MPH, emphazises the importance of awareness that multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts patients from various backgrounds as clinicians think through ways to improve access to care and research efforts in MS.
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Empowering Community Health Through Wellness and Faith
April 23rd 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. In the third episode, Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, MS, CHES, CPT, discusses approaching community health holistically through spiritual and community engagement.
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Beyond Insulin: The Impact of Next-Generation Diabetes Technology
April 17th 2024Experts explain how new diabetes technologies like continuous glucose monitors are transforming care beyond intensive insulin therapy, offering personalized insights and improving outcomes for patients of all treatment levels.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Increasing Lp(a) Awareness for Better Cardiovascular Health: Dr Mary McGowan
March 24th 2024For Lp(a) Awareness Day, Mary McGowan, MD, FNLA, chief medical officer of the Family Heart Foundation, highlights how most people with elevated Lp(a) are completely unaware that they have this increased risk and calls for increased testing.
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