“Halamka, through his participation in the Personal Genome Sequencing Project, discovered his glaucoma far earlier than typical patients do. Knowing his genetic data prompted Halamka to seek care before symptoms developed, which allowed him to take steps to preserve normal vision for the rest of his life.
Combined with PHR services, Halamka said genome sequencing, which now costs about $500 per patient, could provide the information necessary to keep on top of potential health issues before they become more acute — perhaps saving patient hundreds of thousands of dollars in their lifetime.”
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Don Fluckinger, SearchHealthIT, 20 April 2011
