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Re: GINA is Wrong?

explore talent scam — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:22:26 -0000

Doesn’t this mean that health plans can simply demand any genetic test when deciding payment (and hold that decision hostage to get that test… and what if a decision is urgent)?

Re: GINA is Wrong?

Fisher Price Bouncer — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:13:01 -0000

Thanks for sharing this information about GINA, I really don't have an idea about but thanks to your information.

Re: GINA is Wrong?

Quality_Leaflet_Printing — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:43:06 -0000

Assuming having one’s genome available to make medical decisions makes health care more effective and efficient, premiums cannot be adjusted to account for the savings.

Re: GINA is Wrong?

Jere — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:33:29 -0000

If you're interested in the ethical and legal implications of GINA, Dana is right - we're working on that at PredictER (Indiana U. Center for Bioethics). I'd also keep an eye on the folks at Genetics & Public Policy Center (http://www.dnapolicy.org/) - they're working on an information portal about GINA.

Re: GINA is Wrong?

Dana Waring — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:07:52 -0000

The folks over at www.predicter.blogspot.com have done a few posts on the pros and cons of GINA that you might want to check out...