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Healthcare Industry group requests moratorium on Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 22:08.

The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) prohibits the improper use of genetic information in health insurance and employment.

Why do I have such a hard time believing people's motives are so good and in the best interests of the insured in this story via a tweet from 23andMe.

A healthcare industry group (The Care Continuum Alliance or DMAA)

and employer groups are urging for a moratorium on GINA fearing that the law's restrictions on "underwriting" activities will harm enrollment in wellness programs,

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