Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know
Capitol Hill Briefing
August 29, 2001
At an Academy-sponsored Capitol Hill briefing, actuarial experts warn that Congress should move very carefully as it considers proposals that aim to prevent genetic discrimination. A major concern: unintended consequences. "Science is changing daily with respect to genetics," cautions Cecil Bykerk, one of the speakers at the briefing.
Watch the webcast
The briefing, held Aug. 29, 2001, is available on webcast. You have two options for viewing:
- Watch the video by itself.
- Watch the video in one window. In a second window, view the slides used in the briefing.
(Note: If you want to turn up the volume, click on the loudspeaker icon below the video and slide the square marker up. To watch a full-screen version of the video, put the cursor on the video and right click, then click on "zoom" and "full screen.")
The video shows:
Introductory remarks
Cori Uccello, Academy Senior Health Fellow
Genetic testing issues as they relate to health insurance
Cecil Bykerk, Member, Academy Task Force on Genetic Testing Issues
Genetic testing issues as they relate to life insurance
Arnold Dicke, Member, Academy Committee on Federal Life Insurance Issues
Question-and-answer session
More info
- Read our story on the briefing
- See the slides from the briefing.
- Find out about the speakers at the briefing.
- For more information about health issues, contact Health Policy Analyst Geralyn Trujillo.
- For more information about life insurance issues, contact Life Policy Analyst Natalie Jones.
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