WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in introducing the bipartisan Access to Genetic Counselor Service Act, legislation to expand Medicare coverage of genetic counseling services and improve access for seniors nationwide.
Genetic counselors are licensed health care professionals who help patients understand inherited health risks and interpret genetic test results. This guidance can help patients and their doctors make informed care decisions, personalize treatment plans, and support earlier and more accurate disease detection.
The Access to Genetic Counselo...