The ShiftShapers Podcast

EP #456: Genetic Testing Is a Total Game Changer — With Nick Glimcher

June 12, 2023 David Saltzman
EP #456: Genetic Testing Is a Total Game Changer — With Nick Glimcher
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The ShiftShapers Podcast
EP #456: Genetic Testing Is a Total Game Changer — With Nick Glimcher
Jun 12, 2023
David Saltzman

This week's episode delves into the revolutionary advancements in genetic testing and its transformative impact on healthcare. With the advent of precision medicine, the ability to analyze an individual's genetic makeup has become a total game changer. By understanding how genes influence drug response and metabolism, healthcare providers can tailor treatment plans for optimal effectiveness while minimizing risks and costs. Join us as we explore the potential of genetic testing to revolutionize patient care and address concerns surrounding privacy and discrimination fears.


What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

1:04 Journey to expanding offerings: Antimicrobial stewardship and medication adherence programming. 

2:42 Addressing inefficacy and personalized medicine: Leveraging genetic information. 

5:13 Educating payers for improved outcomes and cost reduction. 

6:22 The process of genetic testing and how the various pieces come together. 

8:12 How the integration of genetic test results works in the doctor-patient interaction and its broader implications. 

11:31 Improving patient outcomes and cost-efficiency.


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Show Notes

This week's episode delves into the revolutionary advancements in genetic testing and its transformative impact on healthcare. With the advent of precision medicine, the ability to analyze an individual's genetic makeup has become a total game changer. By understanding how genes influence drug response and metabolism, healthcare providers can tailor treatment plans for optimal effectiveness while minimizing risks and costs. Join us as we explore the potential of genetic testing to revolutionize patient care and address concerns surrounding privacy and discrimination fears.


What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

1:04 Journey to expanding offerings: Antimicrobial stewardship and medication adherence programming. 

2:42 Addressing inefficacy and personalized medicine: Leveraging genetic information. 

5:13 Educating payers for improved outcomes and cost reduction. 

6:22 The process of genetic testing and how the various pieces come together. 

8:12 How the integration of genetic test results works in the doctor-patient interaction and its broader implications. 

11:31 Improving patient outcomes and cost-efficiency.


Enjoy The Show?