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Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Minnesota
... partners are working together to make sure more Minnesotans can benefit from this important testing. What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...
Governor Walz Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing that Can Match Patients with Most Effective Treatments
... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) from Minneapolis. “Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and save lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual disease,” said Emily Myatt, Minnesota government relations director for ACS CAN. “Close to 60% of ... of cancer clinical trials that involve biomarkers has grown significantly.” Despite its benefits and increasingly important role in cancer care, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation and advancements in treatment. One significant barrier for patients is the lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs for appropriate testing. Currently, communities that have been under-resourced, including communities of ...