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Genetics and Health

March 26th, 2008

GINA - Doctors side with legislation

Following my article on GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act), the influential doctors’ group, the American College of Physicians (ACP), wants the GINA to become law.
The ACP does not directly address the concerns of employers or health insurance companies, but sides with the GINA supporters on individual rights to insurance protections. The ACP agrees that insurance providers […]

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March 7th, 2008

US House of Representatives passes mental health genetic discrimination protection

A broadly supported piece of legislation drafted to protect Americans from genetic discrimination in the workplace and by health insurance companies has passed in the US House of Representatives.
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) passed in the House provides for equity of health insurance coverage for mental disorders and substance abuse-related disorders.
“Given that most mental […]

By Elaine -- 0 comments