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Muir Gray^1,2, Tyra Lagerberg³, Viktor Dombrádi⁴

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Precision medicine offers great potential but risks exacerbating health inequities. Engaging all stakeholders is crucial for optimizing genomic medicine

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Area of Science:

Genomics
Healthcare Policy
Bioethics

Background:

Precision medicine, driven by genomic technologies, holds significant promise for treating diseases with clear genetic links.
Ethical considerations, particularly concerning equity, are paramount in the implementation of precision medicine.
The concept of 'triple value' (allocative, personal, technical) in healthcare is introduced to analyze equity implications.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the 'triple value' of healthcare and its relationship to equity in precision medicine.
To explore the potential risks of precision medicine in concentrating resources and exacerbating existing societal inequities.
To emphasize the need for multi-stakeholder involvement in maximizing precision medicine's benefits while upholding equity.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of 'triple value' and its connection to healthcare equity.
Discussion of potential resource allocation challenges in precision medicine.
Case reference to the NHS RightCare Programme for insights into value and equity initiatives.

Main Results:

Precision medicine may disproportionately benefit individuals with existing healthcare access and societal power.
A risk exists of widening health disparities nationally and globally if equity is not prioritized.
The NHS RightCare Programme serves as a model for addressing value and equity in healthcare.

Conclusions:

Optimizing precision medicine requires a balanced approach that integrates genomic advancements with ethical considerations of equity.
Collaborative efforts among healthcare payers, clinicians, and patients are essential for equitable implementation.
Ensuring equity is critical to realizing the full potential of precision medicine across diverse populations.