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SUBMITTER: Douglas MP
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6329652 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Douglas Michael P MP Parker Stephanie L SL Trosman Julia R JR Slavotinek Anne M AM Phillips Kathryn A KA
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics 20180712 1
<h4>Purpose</h4>Exome sequencing (ES) is being adopted for neurodevelopmental disorders in pediatric patients. However, little is known about current coverage policies or the evidence cited supporting these policies. Our study is the first in-depth review of private payer ES coverage policies for pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.<h4>Methods</h4>We reviewed private payer coverage policies and examined evidence cited in the policies of the 15 largest payers in 2017, and trends ...[more]