[Precision Medicine Provided by National Health Insurance]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2020 Aug;47(8):1158-1163.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

From June 2019, 2 different comprehensive genomic profiling(CGP)test panels were covered by National Health Insurance System in Japan. However, the indication of CGP was solid cancer patients refractory to standard chemotherapy or those without standard of care, while other countries indicate CGP to chemotherapy naIve advanced cancer patients. To be covered by National Health Insurance System, certified core hospital for genomic medicine should hold expert panel with affiliated hospitals. We develop a unique system for expert panel collaborated with SYSMEX Corporation to streamline medical staffs' effort. To provide precision medicine to cancer patients, we have to maximize the merit of CGP and solve several issues.

MeSH terms

  • Genomics
  • Humans
  • Insurance, Health
  • Japan
  • National Health Programs
  • Neoplasms*
  • Precision Medicine*