Florida law models what genetic disease testing could be
Teona Gherasim
To share your story, or find out how to get involved with CNBC Cures, email CNBC.cures@cnbc.com In Florida, a new genetic disease screening program allows parents of newborns to receive free whole genome sequencing at birth, putting the state at the forefront of newborn screening. The five-year pilot program, created in July via the Sunshine Genetics Act, is paid for by a mix of private and state funding, and requires parents to opt in to have their child tested. It's the nation's first state-
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