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Diagnostic Testing & Technology Report

June 2008

Congress Passes Ban on Genetic Discrimination, Measure Ready for Signing

The Senate and the House of Representatives have passed the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) bill, which bars employers from using genetic information in decisions on hiring, firing, job placement, or promotion. It also prohibits group health plans and other health insurers in the group and individual market from using genetic information to deny coverage or set premium rates and from requiring individuals to undergo genetic testing.

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June 2008 - Table of Contents

DTTR June 2008 (full PDF issue)

SACGHS Report Calls for Expanded FDA Oversight

Myriad Genetics to Expand Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Efforts

FDA Clears Third Warfarin Genotyping Test

Congress Passes Ban on Genetic Discrimination, Measure Ready for Signing

Genzyme Genetics Launches Testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Inverness Completes Acquisition of Matria Healthcare

SACGHS Calls for Expanded Regulation, Resources for Genetic Testing

Part B Lab Spending Climbs to $6.8 Billion in 2007

LabCorp Expands Companion Diagnostic Development Focus

Beckman Coulter Licenses HCV Test from Siemens

Group B Strep Increases Among Adults

NEJM Study Finds Genetic Links to Neuroblastoma

Saliva-Based Method Shows Promise for Early Diagnosis of Heart Attack

Enzo Biochem Buys Biomol to Boost Life Sciences Business

IVD Stocks Lose 4%; Affymetrix Drops 34%

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