Genetic tests make up a growing share of total spending on laboratory tests under Medicare Part B, according to a report posted last week by the HHS’ Office of Inspector General. They comprised 43% of ...

When you have a rare disease, managing doctor’s appointments, prescriptions and care plans is difficult enough — figuring out what Medicare will (and won’t) cover often adds another layer of stress.

A Jan. 28 report on Medicare spending on lab tests indicated that spending on many types of tests flattened between 2022 and 2024, but spending on genetic tests rose 20% between 2023 and 2024 to $3.6 ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. government said on Friday it will pay for certain genetic tests for Medicare-eligible patients with advanced cancer, in a bid to help match patients with the drugs most likely to ...