EP #456: Genetic Testing Is a Total Game Changer — With Nick Glimcher - podcast episode cover

EP #456: Genetic Testing Is a Total Game Changer — With Nick Glimcher

Jun 12, 202315 min
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

This week's episode delves into the revolutionary advancements in genetic testing and its transformative impact on healthcare. With the advent of precision medicine, the ability to analyze an individual's genetic makeup has become a total game changer. By understanding how genes influence drug response and metabolism, healthcare providers can tailor treatment plans for optimal effectiveness while minimizing risks and costs. Join us as we explore the potential of genetic testing to revolutionize patient care and address concerns surrounding privacy and discrimination fears.


What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

1:04 Journey to expanding offerings: Antimicrobial stewardship and medication adherence programming. 

2:42 Addressing inefficacy and personalized medicine: Leveraging genetic information. 

5:13 Educating payers for improved outcomes and cost reduction. 

6:22 The process of genetic testing and how the various pieces come together. 

8:12 How the integration of genetic test results works in the doctor-patient interaction and its broader implications. 

11:31 Improving patient outcomes and cost-efficiency.


Enjoy The Show?

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android