http://labresultsforlife.org/news/newsletter_April_2012.pdf Articles: Value of lab testing, Diabetes Advocacy Alliance briefing, Ambassador at work Tuesday, May 1, 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/Releases_Key_Facts_050112.pdf Tuesday, May 1, 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_043012.cfm Information on the role that lab tests play in detecting and managing diabetes. Thursday, March 29, 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/February2012_enewsletter.pdf Articles: RFL to Media and Policy Leaders: Genetic Testing = Jobs Tuesday, March 6, 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_02-09-12.cfm Battelle report says genetic/genomic clinical lab testing sector generates 116,000 jobs, $16.5 billion in economic output. Read the report at www.labresultsforlife.org or www.acla.com. Friday, February 10, 2012 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/ Latest News from the American Clinical Laboratory Association's Results for Life initiative en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://labresultsforlife.org/news/cap_genetic_jobs_report_2012.pdf A new report [Battelle Institute] shows the rapidly expanding genetic and genomic clinical laboratory testing industry in the United States currently supports 116,000 jobs and $16.5 billion in national economic outlook. Wednesday, 7 February 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/January2012_enewsletter.pdf Articles: RFL releases Battelle report on genetic testing jobs; RFL stresses key role of lab tests in beating diabetes; Follow RFL on Twitter at www.twitter.com/resultsforlife Read more... Monday, 30 January 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/nationaljournal%20daily_battellereport.pdf Innovation in Genetic Testing: Creating Health, Wealth, and a New Economy. Battelle report release in January 23, 2012 National Journal Read more � Wednesday, 25 January 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_01-18-12.cfm Creating good jobs, fueling the U.S. economy, helping us beat cancer � a new report from the respected Battelle Memorial Institute shows innovation in genetic and genomic testing is revolutionizing medicine and the economy. The report finds genetic and genomic lab testing creates 116,000 U.S. jobs, $16.5 billion in economic output. Read more � Wednesday, 18 January 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_01-10-12.cfm Lab tests can help prevent or delay the onset of the disease--and its overwhelming costs--by identifying the 79 million Americans on the verge of full-blown diabetes, and help the 26 million already diagnosed with the disease better manage it. Read more... Tuesday, 10 January 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/genetic_tests_november2011.pdf Important progress is being made in the battle against cancer thanks to genetic tests that help physicians better target cancer treatment - and select medications that are most effective in treating the individual's unique form of cancer. Read more... Tuesday, 3 January 2012 http://labresultsforlife.org/prevention/cardiac.pdf Lab tests tell whether chest pains signal a heart attack, or something totally unrelated. This allows physicians to provide rapid treatment for heart attack victims and rapid reassurance for patients who have nothing to worry about. Thursday, 29 December 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/enewsletter_november_december2011.pdf Read about the November 17, 2011 Congressional briefing on "The Innovation Revolution: Genetic Testing in Today's Cancer Care" with links to briefing video, Twitter updates, presentations, and genetic testing backgrounder. Wednesday, 14 December 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWHQTTk5CnE&feature=youtu.be You Tube video now available for November 17 "The Innovation Revolution" briefing on genetic testing and cancer care. Tuesday, 13 December 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_110311.cfm Please join Results for Life and the American Clinical Laboratory Association on November 17 at 8:15 a.m. Eastern for a Congressional briefing on "The Innovation Revolution: Genetic Testing in Today's Cancer Care," with Representatives Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX) and Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX). Thursday, 16 November 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/October_2011.pdf RFL October 2011 eNewsletter now available Thursday, 3 November 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/September_2011.pdf Articles in the Results for Life September 2011 eNewsletter: Genetic Testing is Defeating Childhood Illnesses; RFL to NYT: Beware Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish Medicare Cuts; RFL to WashPost: Be Aware of Underuse of Preventive Testing; RFL Ambassador's Walk for Health Health. Monday, 3 October 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_092911.cfm According to the September 12, 2011, National Journal ad, regulation of laboratory medicine must be as innovative as the innovative genetic tests which allow doctors to dramatically improve care for childhood illnesses. Thursday, 19 September 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_092611.cfm ACLA President Mertz responds to September 13, 2011 article "Years pass, but the tests never end" that the underuse of preventive care is a much bigger problem than overuse. He cites a RAND Institute study which found that only about a quarter of patients with diabetes get the blood tests they need to help prevent kidney failure, blindness, and amputation. Monday, 26 September 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_082511.cfm ACLA President Mertz responds to Emanuel and Liebman article "Cut Medicare, Help Patients" that Congress could save a lot more money by making it easier – not harder – for seniors to get the preventive testing they need. Wednesday, 21 September 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/July_2011.pdf RFL July 2011 eNewsletter now available Friday, 29 June 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_072611.cfm July 26, 2011 ad in National Journal Daily: "Better targeted care via genetic tests could save $110 billion annually." Tuesday, 26 July 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/lte_071311.cfm RFL Chairman Ron Weiss (Professor of Pathology, University of Utah) responds to Medical Laboratory Observer article on biomarkers and the role clinical laboratories play in delivering biomarker tests to patients and their physicians. Wednesday, 13 July 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/lte_071111.cfm ACLA President Alan Mertz responds to July 8 article that we shouldn't lose sight of the benefits of personalized medicine already realized by cancer survivors and their families. Monday, 11 July 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_072511.cfm According to Alan Mertz, president of the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA): "Genetic testing is going to be a powerful and increasingly important tool in helping public and private payers get control of over-utilization and inappropriate utilization of health care resources." Monday, 25 July 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/June_2011.pdf RFL June 2011 eNewsletter now available Thursday, 30 June 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_062511.cfm Due to a delay in diagnosis by physicians, only about 7% of Americans are aware they have pre-diabetic conditions and are therefore not being appropriately treated. Dr. Ronald Ackermann of Indiana University School of Medicine suggests using the HbA1C test for the diagnosis of pre-diabetes and diabetes. His study is featured in Springfield, Missouri's KYTV broadcast. Saturday, 25 June 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_061011.cfm RFL's most recent release in its "Innovation in Genetic Testing" ad campaign begins "Some of America's biggest innovations in genetic testing are helping our smallest citizens" and concludes, "Regulation of genetic testing must be innovative, flexible, and able to keep pace with science. America's babies are counting on it." Saturday, 18 June 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_061611.cfm As part of its fundamental mission to inform policymakers about the severity of the US diabetes epidemic and offer sound solutions, the Diabetes Advocacy Alliance™ (DAA) has launched www.diabetesadvocacyalliance.org, a website that will help serve as a resource for diabetes-related news and policy information. Results for Life is a member of the DAA. Thursday, 16 June 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/time-magazine_ltr_060811.cfm ACLA President Alan Mertz writes in a June 8th letter to the Editor of Time Magazine in support of the value of health screening for such conditions as breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, diabetes, and HIV, among others. Thursday, 9 June 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/wjs_letter_060611.cfm ACLA President Alan Mertz writes in a June 6th letter to the Editor of the Wall Street Journal that with the guidance of genetic tests, physicians can reduce drug treatment mismatches, potentially saving as much as $110 billion per year. Monday, 6 June 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/May_2011.pdf RFL May 2011 eNewsletter now available Tuesday, 31 May 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/lte_la-times_05-2011.pdf ACLA President Alan Mertz writes than an informed debate over the proper amount of preventive testing is important. He notes that chronic disease accounts for 75% of all healthcare spending and proper preventive care can stop or dramatically delay chronic conditions. Wednesday, 11 May 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/April_2011.pdf RFL April 2011 eNewsletter now available Wednesday, 27 April 2011 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/flash/GeneticsEvent.cfm "The Innovation Revolution: How Genetic Testing is Improving Health and the Economy" March 17, 2011 policy briefing, hosted by The Hill and sponsored by RFL and ACLA, features Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Charles Gonzalez (D-TX), members of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, patient Cynthia Kimball, and Kenneth Sisco, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute. Tuesday, 19 April 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_041311.pdf Read the April 13, 2011 article in "The Hill" newspaper on the March 17th RFL and ACLA briefing "The Innovation Revolution: How Genetic Testing is Improving Health and the Economy" Wednesday, 13 April 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/March_2011.pdf RFL March 2011 eNewsletter now available Thursday, 31 March 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_031811.cfm Innovative genetic tests that bring about dramatic improvements in medical care for patients and also address rising health care costs threatening the US economy were the topics of discussion at The Hill’s March 17th Washington, DC policy briefing, sponsored by Results for Life, the educational arm of the American Clinical Laboratory Association. Friday, 18 March 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_031711.cfm Press release and background materials for March 17 Congressional briefing: “The Innovation Revolution: How Genetic Testing is Improving Health and The Economy." Thursday, 17 March 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_030111.cfm RFL and The Hill newspaper team up for a March 17, 2011 congressional briefing: “The Innovation Revolution: How Genetic Testing Is Improving Health And The Economy”. U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee members Charles Gonzalez (D-TX) and Michael Burgess (R-TX) are speakers. Tuesday, 1 March 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/February_2011.pdf RFL February 2011 eNewsletter now available Tuesday, 1 March 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_021711.cfm Results for Life and ACLA brief members of AHIP on new molecular and genetic clinical diagnostics. Presentation available at the RFL website. Wednesday, 16 February 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_021111.cfm Read the RFL ad on "Rapid Innovation in Genetic Testing Friday, 11 February 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/January_2011.pdf RFL January 2011 eNewsletter now available Tuesday, 1 February 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_012711.cfm Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call runs ad "Innovation in Lab Tests - Too Important To Take For Granted" following the 2011 Presidential State of the Union address. Thursday, 27 January 2011 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_010511.cfm Dr. Ron Weiss, faculty member in the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah, as well as a former executive of ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory owned by the University of Utah, offers his observations on the regulatory future of genetic tests. Monday, 3 January 2011 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_120510.cfm ACLA states any potential FDA regulation should be flexible and balanced. Sun, 5 December 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/November2010_e-newsletter.pdf RFL November 2010 e-Newsletter Now Available Thurs, 2 December 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_111910.cfm Results for Life's current ad campaign, "Innovation In Lab Tests … Too Important To Take For Granted", reminds legislators that rapid-fire innovation in genetic testing - testing that better diagnoses and targets disease - is making a world of difference for patients, that future innovation is not guaranteed, and regulatory policies affecting genetic testing must be as innovative as the tests themselves. Fri, 19 November 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_103010.cfm National Journal discussion on prevention & value important to US, says ACLA President Alan Mertz in 10.29 media release. America’s historic investment in wellness and prevention mandated under the Affordable Care Act may not always save money – but it will be worth it. Fri, 29 October 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/October2010_e-newsletter.pdf RFL October 2010 E-Newsletter now available Fri, 29 October 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/natl_jrnl_insert_10-30-10.pdf Report from the September 21 policy summit. Fri, 29 October 2010 http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/letters/2010-10-27-letters27_ST1_N.htm “Diabetes prevention is critical for nation” Wed, 27 October 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/NJDaily_10-26-2010.pdf October 26, 2010 – National Journal Daily ad “Good News for Women Thanks to Genetic Testing” points out genetic testing has dramatically improved cancer care for women, cites studies showing how a breast cancer test enables a survival gain of 33% and a cervical cancer test improves detection by 51%. Tues, 26 October 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/September2010_e-newsletter.pdf RFL September 2010 E-Newsletter now available Thurs, 30 September 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_091710.cfm Senate HELP Committee Chair Tom Harkin to Keynote 9.21.2010 National Journal Summit on Prevention and Cost Savings Post Health Reform. "Lab testing is backbone of prevention," says Results for Life, Summit Underwriter. September 17, 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_091010.cfm Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) keynote speaker at National Journal Policy Summit on the costs, savings, and value of prevention in health care; speakers include Dan Crippen, Helen Darling, Ron Goetzel, Michael O'Grady. RFL and ACLA are underwriting the event. September 14, 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_071410.cfm The co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, in a July 14 op-ed, talk about the power of HbA1C test in detecting diabetes July 14, 2010 http://www.labresultsforlife.org/media/meeting_7-12-10_v1.m3u July 13, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/briefing/071210/index.cfm Pre-Diabetes Briefing, in Cooperation with Congressional Diabetes Caucus, Explores Ways to Pull Americans Back From Brink of Diabetes July 12, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_070610.cfm Speakers Announced for July 12 Pre-Diabetes Briefing: Chief Medical Officer of American Diabetes Association; Head of Diabetes Translation at CDC, others July 6, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news.cfm New York Times Publishes RFL Letter to the Editor on Genetic Tests June 18, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_030910.cfm A podcast on the power of genetic tests to improve cancer care for women is available on the "News" page under the March 9th Society for Women's Health Research briefing article May 10, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_050710.cfm Important progress is being made in women's health through the use of genetic tests ... which allow for personalized medicine tailored to the exact needs of the individual May 7, 2010 http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/letters/2010-04-21-letters21_ST2_N.htm Read the RFL letter to USA Today April 21, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/TheHillAdHIV_041610.pdf View the ad about the importance of lab testing innovation in reducing HIV deaths. April 16, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_031910.cfm There's a lot you can do to reform your own health - and two of the best places to start are your kidneys. March 19, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/rollcall_ad_testing_03-2010.pdf View the ad about the briefing, which ran in Roll Call on March 8 and in Congress Daily on March 9. March 9, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_030910.cfm Genetic tests and other laboratory tests are improving cancer care for women through targeted, personalized medicine March 9, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_021810.cfm Approximately 57 million Americans are on the brink of developing diabetes. Yet research tells us that there is much we can do to keep it from progressing to full-blown diabetes. Lab tests can help us get a grip on the disease. February 18, 2010 http://labresultsforlife.org/news/HILL_011910.pdf 57 million Americans are on the brink of diabetes - lab tests can pull them back. Lab tests can help you get a grip on pre-diabetes. The HbA1c test is quick and easy, and does not require fasting. The early warning it provides can lead to lifestyle changes that alone have been shown to cut the risk of diabetes by 58%. Tues, 19 January 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_011810.cfm Results for Life and ACLA recently briefed officials at Carefirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Baltimore on the value and importance of genetic testing. The session outlined the science underlying genomics and genetic testing, as well as the importance of such tests in improving diagnosis and care for a range of conditions. Mon, 18 January 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100105/ap_on_he_me/us_med_healthbeat_newborn_screening Duke University researchers are working on a way to test newborns for this disease, called GAMT deficiency. It's part of a growing movement to add some of the rarest of rare illnesses — with such names as bubble-boy disease, Pompe disease, Krabbe disease — to the battery of screenings given to U.S. babies hours after birth. Tues, 05 January 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.parade.com/health/2009/09/20-new-cancer-treatments.html Powerful new research is under way to catalog all the ways that a good cell can go bad. Physicians are beginning to use that knowledge to look at people's DNA and predict their cancer risk. For high-risk individuals, personalized screening programs can be designed to catch the earliest signs. And when cancer does arise, special tests can help doctors customize treatment, choosing the therapy that will be most effective and avoiding treatments that won't work. Sun, 20 September 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_010810.cfm The American Clinical Laboratory Association's Results for Life Campaign today applauded the American Diabetes Association for its decision to recommend the hemoglobin A1C laboratory test as a means of diagnosing diabetes and identifying pre-diabetes. The benefits of the test include eliminating the need for fasting, its reliability in identifying the elevated glucose levels that signal pre-diabetes - a condition that often leads to full diabetes - and its ability to accurately predict heart and other cardiovascular problems that develop from diabetes. Fri, 08 January 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_102909.cfm The American Clinical Laboratory Association's Results for Life Campaign (RFL) today recognized the National Changing Diabetes Program (NCDP) for funding a newly published study on quality measurement in diabetes care. The NCDP, funded by Novo Nordisk, is a multi-faceted initiative to help bring about dramatic improvement in the prevention and care of diabetes. The study, by researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and published today in the journal, Population Health Management, evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of current quality measurement efforts in diabetes. Thurs, 29 October 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/Poldaise_Podcast.mp3 Listen to "The Value of Laboratory Screening and Diagnostic Tests for Prevention and Health Care Improvement." A new report released from the Lewin Group identifies the role of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests in achieving health care reform goals through prevention, early detection and treatment, and better targeting. Tues, 29 September 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/briefing/ Amidst ongoing debate in Congress over reforming the nation's health care system, a new report released from the Lewin Group identifies the role of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests in achieving health care reform goals through prevention, early detection and treatment, and better targeting. Lewin Group VP Clifford Goodman discussed the study, The Value of Laboratory Screening and Diagnostic Tests for Prevention and Health Care Improvement, in a briefing sponsored by ACLA and Results for Life, in conjunction with the Advanced Medical Technologies Association (AdvaMed). Tues, 29 September 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/WPLTE_re_underutilizationjune2009.pdf A word of caution about over-generalization regarding over-use of health care services ["Decision Makers Differ on How to Mend Broken Health System," June 9]. There's no question that overuse exists and will be reduced by electronic health records, but - as the RAND reports that you cite clearly state - the real challenge in America is underuse, not overuse. Tues, 9 June 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_060909.cfm On June 9, RFL teamed-up with the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA), the American Heart Association, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others, to sponsor the "Heart Health Expo" on Capitol Hill. The event showcased for Members of Congress the many aspects of maintaining heart health, including the primary role of laboratory tests. Tues, 9 June 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_060809.cfm Keeping your heart healthy is one of the main jobs of laboratory tests. They give you and your doctor a heads-up when there are trouble signs, and they tell you how much progress you're making in addressing any problems. Most people are familiar with cholesterol tests-some even can quote you their "good" and "bad" cholesterol numbers. But fewer people know about the wide range of lab tests that play a big role in all aspects of heart health-preventing heart problems, diagnosing heart attacks when they occur, and helping manage heart conditions. Mon, 8 June 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_050409.cfm With the headline,"Lab Tests Were Health Reform Before Health Reform Was Cool," RFL again published an advertisement in a Capitol Hill newspaper emphasizing how laboratory medicine is a critical element in achieving the goals of health reform. The full page ad ran on May 4 in the widely read Capitol hill newspaper Politico. Mon, 4 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_052109.cfm Before your kids are out the schoolroom door and off to the pool or baseball field this summer, take a few preventive steps to help protect their hearts. Prevention may be as simple as making sure children eat nutritionally balanced meals, get plenty of exercise, stay away from cigarettes and have regular check-ups. Be aware that for some children who have an inherited heart disorder known as Long QT Syndrome, research shows that typical summer activities can trigger sudden cardiac arrest. Genetic tests can identify Long QT Syndrome and aid physicians in managing the condition. Thurs, 21 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_042709.cfm With the headline "Lab Tests Were Health Reform Before Health Reform Was Cool," an RFL newspaper advertisement on April 24 underscored to an influential Capitol hill audience that lab testing is central to achieving key goals of health reform. "Prevention, wellness, curbing the high cost of healthcare, attacking chronic disease...many of the central goals of health reform are being achieved through lab testing," said the ad, which ran in The Hill. Mon, 27 April 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_021109.cfm Inexpensive, well-established lab tests may hold the key to combating the epidemic of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is the focus of World Kidney Day, March 12. Kidney disease costs about $60 billion annually and often results in kidney failure, cardiovascular disease and anemia. Some 27 million Americans have CKD-an increase of 30 percent over the past 10 years. But kidney disease can be slowed down or stopped through early detection and treatment made possible by information from two key laboratory tests. Thurs, 10 March 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/storyboards/storyboard0108.pdf Laboratory tests provide early-warning that allows for medical interventions that can prevent progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and help control its damaging effects. Two tests detect the disease in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) — to determine how well the kidneys are functioning — and Urine albumin — to identify excess protein in the urine. These tests tell physicians how severe the disease is and give clues to its likely cause. That helps them select treatments that can halt the disease for many patients and prevent it altogether in others. The result: healthy kidneys. Thurs, 10 March 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_021109.cfm In a Capitol Hill newspaper read widely by Members of Congress and staff, Rep. Nydia Velazquez, Chairwoman of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, today emphasized the critical role that small laboratories play in addressing chronic diseases and cutting health care costs. Thurs, 11 February 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_012209.cfm A Results for Life radio media tour in December featured interviews with ACLA’s Alan Mertz on the importance of genetic testing in early detection and management of disease. The interviews aired on more than 2,000 stations, including the Associated Press Radio Network, the Voice of America, and the Accent Radio Network. In addition, KOA-AM in Denver, the #1 News Talk station in the region, and adult contemporary WNIC-FM in Detroit carried the interviews. Total listeners for the segments totaled 8,696,700. Thurs, 22 January 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_012009.cfm On January 20, the day that Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, Results for Life celebrated his continued leadership on personalized medicine and genetic testing in a full-page ad in The Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper. The advertisement featured several of Senator Obama's quotes from 2007 on the importance of genomics. RFL said it looked forward to working with the new Administration and new Congress in translating the promise of personalized medicine into reality. Tues, 20 January 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_010809.cfm A two-minute radio report on the importance of genetic testing-that emerged from RFL's October briefing on the topic-was played by more than 600 radio stations in November, reading an audience of some 3.4 million listeners. That included the nationwide USA Network which aired the segment 1,860 times on its 560 affiliate stations. The report highlighted the role of genetic testing in early diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of diseases, and featured comments by ACLA President Alan Mertz. Thurs, 8 January 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/30/business/30gene.html Experts say that most drugs, whatever the disease, work for only about half the people who take them. Not only is much of the nation’s approximately $300 billion annual drug spending wasted, but countless patients are being exposed unnecessarily to side effects. No wonder so much hope is riding on the promise of "personalized medicine," in which genetic screening and other tests give doctors more evidence for tailoring treatments to patients, potentially improving care and saving money. Mon, 29 December 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_111008.pdf "Spotlight on Genetic Testing in Front-Line Health Care," National Intelligence Report, November 10 Edition Thurs, 20 November 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_110408.cfm The October 28 Primer on Genetic Testing explained what genetic testing is and how it is used in a wide range of medical conditions. Click below to listen to the session and follow along with the two major slide presentations. Tues, 4 November 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_102808a.cfm The vast majority of genetic tests are used in front-line health delivery to improve diagnosis and treatment for such conditions as HIV, childhood leukemia, and cardiovascular disease, according to experts at a Washington D.C. briefing held today. In contrast, they said, the direct-to-consumer, online genetic testing services that have generated extensive media attention are only a tiny segment of testing. Tues, 28 October 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_102808.cfm The following materials will be used during Tuesday's primer on genetic testing. Mon, 27 October 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_final_invite_102808.pdf On October 28, please join us for "A Primer on Genetic Testing: What Is It? How Does It Work? Why Does It Matter?" You will hear from nationally-known experts about the science, economics, and policy issues of genetic testing, as well as how genetic testing is used in healthcare today. Tues, 21 October 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://labresultsforlife.org/news/news_092408.cfm A member of the influential U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX) today called for greater efforts to bring the epidemic of chronic disease under control. Rep. Rodriguez made the comments in a guest OpEd article in today’s issue of The Hill, a newspaper that circulates widely on Capitol Hill and among Congressional staff. "We can stop or significantly control these widespread chronic diseases…," wrote Mr. Rodriguez, who is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. "The Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that chronic disease occurs largely as a result of what people do, or don’t do, in their daily lives. Exercise and better eating habits help, as do early disease detection and treatment. The CDC points out that diagnostic tests can detect breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease, and other chronic conditions early, when they are most effectively corrected and controlled." Mon, 29 September 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_091808.cfm Personalized medicine and genetic testing offer cost-savings and improved health care for Americans and have the potential to impact the quality and cost of health care as much as any other issue currently on the US health care reform radar. That was the view expressed by Dr. Ronald Weiss, President and Chief Operating Officer, of ARUP Labs and Chairman of the Results for Life campaign, in a posting on the prestigious blog of Health Affairs, a health policy journal read widely by policymakers, legislators, and the news media. Dr. Weiss emphasized that genetic testing enables significant improvements in a range of medical conditions—from breast cancer to cardiovascular conditions—and that tailored therapy brought about by genetic testing promises fewer side-effects, cost savings, and more effective treatment. Fri, 19 September 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_091108.cfm Part of health care realism also involves asking how well the old canards about “unneeded” and “dubious” testing and procedures jibe with today’s reality [“Health Care Realism,” Robert J. Samuelson, September 10, 2008]. In fact, as recent studies by RAND point out, the bigger problem today is that diagnostics are under-utilized —not over-utilized. A RAND study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found significant under-use of sound, well-established procedures, such as screening for colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer. Fri, 12 September 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/25/AR2008082502335.html [Washington Post] The Wrong Call on Prostate Cancer Screening By William J. Catalona; Tuesday, August 26, 2008; Page A13. Numerous media reports followed a federal task force's announcement this month that there is insufficient medical evidence to assess the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening in men younger than 75 and that doctors should stop testing men over age 75 ["U.S. Panel Questions Prostate Screening; 'Dramatic' Risks for Older Men Cited," front page, Aug. 5]. It's important to note that consideration was not given to the overwhelming body of emerging evidence that screening with PSA tests and digital rectal exams saves lives. Rates of death from prostate cancer and rates of diagnosis at advanced stages have decreased markedly since testing became widespread. Tue, 26 August 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/final_LTEtime.pdf [PDF] Although direct-to-consumer tests are grabbing much media attention, it is important to recognize that this is only one aspect of genetic testing. ["Should Genetic Tests be Regulated?", July 22, 2008, Time.com]. Many well-established genetic tests are on the front-lines of medical care in physician offices and hospitals and are currently saving lives through better diagnosis and treatment of such diseases as leukemia, HIV, breast cancer, and heart disease. Tue, 12 August 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_071608.cfm A new Results for Life storyboard on personalized medicine highlights genetic tests that are already helping provide more effective diagnosis and treatment for patients with a wide range of conditions. These include breast, ovarian, colon, and cervical cancer, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and emphysema, among others. Wed, 16 July 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_061208.cfm Genetic tests are improving patient care today in a wide range of diseases and conditions thanks to earlier detection, targeted treatments, and better management of disease. That was one of the primary messages presented today to a special roundtable forum of the Senate Special Committee on Aging by Dr. Elaine Lyon, Medical Director of Molecular Genetics at ARUP Laboratories, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Lyon was speaking on behalf of the American Clinical Laboratory Association. Fri, 12 June 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_053008.cfm The recently adopted Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) represents an important step forward in helping realize the value of genetic testing for more patients, according to a guest OpEd article by Dr. Ron Weiss, President of ARUP Laboratories, published on May 29, 2008 in the Salt Lake Tribune. Fri, 30 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_042908.cfm New features just added to the Results for Life website make it more convenient for users and more effective in sharing news about the value of laboratory medicine. Fri, 2 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/bostonglobe_lte_042108.cfm In a letter to the Boston Globe today, ACLA President Alan Mertz stressed that "genomics-based scientific advances over the past decade have increased our ability to diagnose disease earlier and tailor treatment to the exact genetic profile of the individual patient." The letter came in response to an April 21 article in the Boston Globe, headlined "Some Doubt Genome's Value as Health Tool." Thu, 22 April 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_041608.cfm Because many media reports have confused the public about the value and safety of genetic tests for patients, the Results for Life campaign on April 16, 2008, published an "open letter to Congress" advertisement in The Hill, one of the most widely read publications by Members of Congress and their staffs. The full page ad urged Congress to recognize the dramatic improvements in care brought about by sophisticated genetic tests. It also reassured lawmakers that genetic tests performed in certified laboratories are safe and are saving and improving lives daily. Thu, 17 April 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_020608.cfm The co-chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo), emphasized the value of laboratory medicine in managing chronic disease in an opinion editorial published in the February 6, 2008, edition of "The Hill", a Washington, DC, newspaper that circulates widely in Congress, federal agencies, and the Washington news media. Wed, 6 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/news_013108.cfm The Salt Lake City Tribune and the Deseret News-the two largest daily newspapers in Utah-published opinion editorials authored by Dr. Ron Weiss, President and COO of ARUP Laboratories and Chairman of Board of the American Clinical Laboratory Association, on January 26 and 27. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.labresultsforlife.org/news/pr_012308.cfm Chronic kidney disease is a silent killer that demands more attention from the American public, medical professionals, and policymakers, according to the National Kidney Foundation and “Results for Life,” a coalition of laboratory organizations that is conducting a national education campaign on the importance of laboratory medicine. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT