Genetic tests make up a growing share of total spending on laboratory tests under Medicare Part B, according to a report posted last week by the HHS’ Office of Inspector General. They comprised 43% of ...

Medicare beneficiaries are being targeted by scammers offering free genetic testing in exchange for sensitive information, according to the Better Business Bureau June 11. The organization reported a ...

Seniors across the country are being targeted by a growing Medicare scam that starts with a simple phone call.

Medicare-eligible patients with advanced cancers will have access to genomic tests under a national coverage determination CMS finalized March 16. The determination covers next-generation sequencing ...

According to Needham, Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:LUCD) is likely to receive approval for EsoGuard testing-related Medicare reimbursement, which would boost testing volumes. The Lucid Diagnostics ...

Both the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing for cancer and the rate of claim denials for such testing increased between 2016 and 2021, despite implementation of a recent Medicare national ...

When you have a rare disease, managing doctor’s appointments, prescriptions and care plans is difficult enough — figuring out what Medicare will (and won’t) cover often adds another layer of stress.

Insurance covers some genetic tests, such as BRCA tests for breast cancer, if you meet certain requirements. But there are about 70,000 different genetic tests available, and insurance coverage ...