Integrating Genomics into Healthcare: A Global Responsibility.

ABSTRACT: Genomic sequencing is rapidly transitioning into clinical practice, and implementation into healthcare systems has been supported by substantial government investment, totaling over US$4 billion, in at least 14 countries. These national genomic-medicine initiatives are driving transformative change under real-life conditions while simultaneously addressing barriers to implementation and gathering evidence for wider adoption. We review the diversity of approaches and current progress made by national genomic-medicine initiatives in the UK, France, Australia, and US and provide a roadmap for sharing strategies, standards, and data internationally to accelerate implementation.

SUBMITTER: Stark Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6323624 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature