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Progress toward Health System Readiness for Genome-Based Testing in Canada.
Don Husereau1, Eva Villalba2, Vivek Muthu3
1School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z3, Canada.
Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
|June 27, 2023
Summary
Canada needs to improve its genomic medicine readiness by addressing gaps in data integration, evaluation, and funding. Enhancing these areas will support the adoption of genome-based tests and improve healthcare efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Genomic Medicine
- Health Systems Research
- Innovation Diffusion
Background:
- Genomic medicine offers significant potential for improving patient outcomes, healthcare experiences, and system efficiency, including cost reduction.
- An exponential increase in medically necessary genome-based tests is anticipated, creating research and commercial opportunities.
- Healthcare systems must prepare for the integration of genomic medicine into routine clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- Canada's healthcare system requires targeted actions to enhance its readiness for widespread genomic medicine implementation.
- Addressing systemic gaps in infrastructure, evaluation, funding, and stakeholder engagement is essential.
- Organizational context and social factors significantly influence the successful integration of genomic innovations into healthcare.
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