Precision medicine is an innovative approach to disease treatment
Precision Medicine Traditional medical treatments are based on averages and work well for many, but they can’t address the unique needs of everyone. Precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, is an approach that takes into account individual genetics and environment to prevent, diagnose or treat disease. The healthcare system is rapidly adopting the precision medicine framework, which aligns with value-based reimbursement and population health management initiatives. In addition to federal investment, healthcare organizations are collaborating with academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and the private sector. Genomic and other data are increasingly available for use in diagnostics, treatment planning, and outcomes analysis. For example, molecular markers can divide a once-broad category of cancers into far more specific types and subtypes. Targeted therapies, which are based on the sensitivity of cancer cells to particular drugs, are another exam...