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Ensuring Fairness in Genomic Screening Across Populations

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  • Anne Mackie

  • July 13, 2026

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    South Carolina Medicaid expanded BRCA testing to include whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing for high-risk individuals.

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    The program aims to provide free DNA tests to 100,000 people, focusing on equitable representation across diverse populations.

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    Community-based collection events were organized to enhance participation and reach underserved populations.

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    An informatics infrastructure was developed to monitor program enrollment and screening test completion using the RE-AIM framework.

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    The program did not detail outcomes or adherence to follow-up processes for participants after genetic testing.

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Equity in Population-Wide Genomic Screening

  • by Anne Mackie

  • July 13, 2026

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