What a humbling experience to stand beside such distinguished individuals and honor our daughter, Olivia, by contributing to new legislation in Connecticut for Medicaid coverage of rapid whole genome sequencing. I am so grateful to GeneDx for encouraging and supporting my participation. I cannot find the words to express what it means to work for such a passionate and mission driven organization. Each individual on the GeneDx team is deeply invested in the cause, knowing that every test ordered is a patient, maybe one like Olivia, who's life could be changed, even saved, by the result. There are over 7000 known rare diseases. Rare disease affects 1 in 10 Americans (between 25 and 30 million). 80% have an underlying genetic cause. We know firsthand the challenges faced by families and providers managing their care. In my wife, Jenna King's words, "the diagnosis should be the easy part." Whole exome and genome sequencing are the most comprehensive and scientifically advanced diagnostic tool currently available to rare disease patients. They also contribute to gene discovery increasing their potential to deliver answers daily. An early diagnosis significantly reduces overall healthcare costs, not to mention saving the family months or years of emotional expense. In my previous career, to win there had to be a loser. In life we scarcely encounter obstacles for which the solution is such a unanimous win. A win first and foremost for the patient and their family, a win for the clinicians on their care team, a win for the institution, for the patient's insurance, and for the labs. I could elaborate on each. Those far more educated than me have described this bill as "a no brainer." To the state of Connecticut on behalf of rare disease families, thank you and congratulations! https://lnkd.in/e8GFDjcq https://lnkd.in/efucqMtB
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