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SUMMARY:PLUGS/MTS Webinar: Bridging the Gap: Advancing Coverage Through PLUGS Policy and Payer Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Description of Program Content:  \nThis session will explore the current national landscape of exome and genome sequencing (ES/GS) coverage for individuals with a suspected rare genetic condition\, highlighting ongoing variability in payer policies and the real-world impact on patients\, families\, and providers navigating the diagnostic odyssey. We will discuss the impact of gaps in transparency and inconsistencies in insurance coverage\, while also acknowledging the challenges payers face in keeping pace with rapidly evolving evidence. Attendees will gain insight into the development and evolution of PLUGS sample policies\, including key changes informed by emerging data. The session will also showcase successful payer engagement and outreach efforts that have driven meaningful policy change and expanded access across both commercial and Medicaid plans. Finally\, we will outline future priorities and provide concrete ways for participants to get involved in advancing equitable ES/GS coverage nationwide. \nMeasurable Learning Objectives \nAt the end of this activity the participant will be able to:\n1. Explain the current national landscape of ES/GS coverage\n2. Evaluate the evolution of PLUGS sample policies\n3. Identify successful strategies for payer engagement and outreach \nPresenter Information: \nJessie Conta\, MS\, CGC\nMarket Access Strategy\nAbbott Cancer Diagnostics \nSarah Soto\, MS CGC\nPayor Coverage and Evidence Strategy\nMedical Affairs & Clinical Development\nGeneDx \nRegistration link below.
URL:https://www.schplugs.org/events/plugs-mts-webinar-bridging-the-gap-advancing-coverage-through-plugs-policy-and-payer-engagement/
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SUMMARY:The Devil in the Details: Using Epic for Stewardship with PLUGS Committees
DESCRIPTION:Description of Program Content:  \nJoin us for a PLUGS member meeting focused on the practical details that shape how Epic can support lab stewardship programs. \nThis session will highlight the work of both the PLUGS Epic Users Group and the PLUGS Informatics Committee\, with a primary focus on Epic tools\, resources\, and system interventions. We’ll start with a brief overview of both committees and key initiatives\, then dive deeper into how informatics guidelines are translated into actionable Epic builds. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nCommittee highlights from both PLUGS Epic Users and Informatics\, with emphasis on Epic-focused work\n\n\nA live walkthrough of Epic resources available to Epic customers\n\n\nBenchmarking guidelines developed by the Informatics Committee and how you can use them in practice\n\n\nA SlicerDicer demo showing how to measure PLUGS benchmark metrics in your institution\n\n\nEpic intervention examples\, e.g.\, order sets\, preference lists\, alerts\, naming conventions\n\nPresenter Information: \nJulie A. Rousseau\, MS\, CGC\nCo-Chair\, PLUGS EPIC Users Group\nBoston Children’s Hospital \nKhalda A. Ibrahim\, MD\nCo-Chair\, PLUGS EPIC Users Group\nUCLA Health \nAlec Saitman\, PhD\, C(ASCP)\, DABCC (CC\, TC)\nChair\, PLUGS Informatics Committee\nOregon Health and Science University \nJane Dickerson\, PhD\, DABCC\nCo-Founder of PLUGS & Division Head of Lab Medicine\nSeattle Children’s Hospital \nRegistration link below.
URL:https://www.schplugs.org/events/plugs-member-meeting-the-devil-in-the-details-plugs-committees-and-epic-practice-in-stewardship/
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