Warfarin (Coumadin) & Genetic Testing: CMS Seeks Comments on Warfarin & Genomic Testing

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Pick a Topic: Home New Postings Patient Postings Clinician Postings Join Our Email List Useful Web Links CE Opportunities Training Programs Guidelines DVT & PE Stories Editorial Board Financial Support About ClotCare DVT Coalition Contact Us Find info on a: Specific Medicine or Treatment Type of Medicine or Treatment Condition or Medical Procedure Lab Test Procedure Management Issue ClotCare complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. ClotCare is a member organization of the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Click here to learn more about the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and DVT Awareness Month, which is held each March.	CMS Website open until Sept 1, 2008 for comments on value of genomic testing for warfarin dosing Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAHA August, 2008 The merits of genomic testing to assist in selecting a warfarin dose have been hotly debated in recent months. Now CMS is soliciting input on whether the available data warrant use (and/or coverage) of such testing. You can read more and submit your comments to Medicare at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/ viewtrackingsheet.asp?from2=viewtrackingsheet.asp&id=224&. To get to the comments page, click the orange Comment button in the upper right-hand section of the page. Our intent is to make you aware of this opportunity to submit your views; ClotCare does NOT seek to alter your opinion. However, an examination of this issue is available on ClotCare at www.clotcare.com/clotcare/warfaringenetictesting.aspx and the Anticoagulation Forum website at http://acforum.org/iframe_pages/pdf/July07-newsletter-final.pdf.	Have questions? Ask ClotCare. Send questions by email to webmaster@clotcare.org. ClotCare is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization generously supported by your tax-deductible donations and grants from our industry supporters. New Postings: Click here to view full list of new postings
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