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Coalition for 21st Century Medicine Endorses 'Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act'

Published in Health Business Week, April 17th, 2009

The Coalition for 21st Century Medicine announced its full endorsement for the Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act, legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 25th by Representatives Jason Altmire (D-PA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Tim Murphy (R-PA). The legislation will provide Medicare beneficiaries enhanced access to advanced diagnostic laboratory tests that can help improve the lives of millions of patients suffering from debilitating diseases. Additionally, the bill will encourage continued innovation in the burgeoning and promising field of personalized medicine.

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