Reduction of Health Care Costs and Improved Appropriateness of Incoming Test Orders: the Impact of Genetic Counselor Review in an Academic Genetic Testing Laboratory

This study provides evidence of the significant contribution of genetic counselors in a laboratory setting and demonstrates the benefit of laboratories working with ordering providers to identify the best test for their patients. The review of test orde rs by a genetic counselor both improves genetic test ordering strategies and decreases the amount of health care dollars spent on genetic testing.
Source: Journal of Genetic Counseling - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research