Good news from ACMG
Many of you know that I have stopped supporting ACMG for the last few years when they refused to support the GC efforts to get our Federal Bill passed. Today I learned that they now are supporting our efforts. This is very important to show Federal agencies and legislators that we have the support of the entire genetics community. Attached is the ACMG announcement. Thanks, Michelle Fox
August 11, 2025
In anticipation of the introduction of the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025, the ACMG would like to update our members about our position regarding the bill.
The bill proposes a modification to the Social Security Act that would formally recognize genetic counselors as qualified healthcare professionals, thereby allowing for reimbursement of their services under Medicare.
As we are all reminded daily, genetics professionals increasingly have the ability to use the knowledge and tools of genetics and genomics to impact larger populations and increase access to genetic services.
The ACMG supports our genetic counselor colleagues and agrees that they should be reimbursed by Medicare for their services. As such, the ACMG supports the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025 and looks forward to its introduction in Congress.
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