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The License Genetic Bill
New bill aims to license genetic counselors in Alaska
Genetic Couns: Licensing; Advisory Cncl.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would create rules for genetic counselors and help people get better care.
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If this bill passes, it could improve health care for people needing genetic counseling. It's important to support it now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would license genetic counselors in Alaska.
- It would set up a council to advise on genetic counseling.
- It would allow genetic counselors to use telehealth services.
- It would protect genetic counselors from unfair discrimination in insurance.
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