Geographic and Social Equity in Population-Wide Genomic Screening - Takeaways - MDSpire

Geographic and Social Equity in Population-Wide Genomic Screening

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  • Kalyani Sonawane

  • Daniel P. Judge

  • Ella Moore

  • Samantha Norman

  • Caitlin G. Allen

  • July 13, 2026

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    The National Academy of Medicine identifies HBOC, Lynch syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolemia as Tier 1 applications for genomic screening.

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    Access to genomic screening for monogenic conditions is uneven, reflecting broader healthcare inequities, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas.

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    South Carolina's Medicaid covers BRCA testing and has expanded to include whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing for eligible individuals.

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    In Our DNA SC, launched by MUSC in 2021, aims to enroll 100,000 participants for no-cost genomic screening across diverse communities.

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    The program includes community-based collection events and at-home sample collection to enhance participation and ensure demographic representation.

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