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title: "Perinatal Genetic Testing: Understanding the Risks and Benefits in a Rapidly Changing Field"
description: "Perinatal Genetic Testing: Understanding the Risks and Benefits in a Rapidly Changing Field   Utilization Management Insights By Kathryn Kolonic, DO, MPH, CPHQ, AllMed Vice President & Medical Director   Few human experiences are as exciting and anxiety-provoking as pregnancy. The health of a baby is often a prospective parent’s greatest concern. While most babies…"
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# [Perinatal Genetic Testing: Understanding the Risks and Benefits in a Rapidly Changing Field](https://allmedmd.com/blog/thought-leadership/perinatal-genetic-testing-risks-and-benefits)

 Written by [Admin](https://allmedmd.com/blog/author/admin) | Jul 13, 2022 9:57:09 AM

## **Perinatal Genetic Testing: Understanding the Risks and Benefits in a Rapidly Changing Field**

 

### Utilization Management Insights

### By Kathryn Kolonic, DO, MPH, CPHQ,

### AllMed Vice President & Medical Director

 

Few human experiences are as exciting and anxiety-provoking as pregnancy. The health of a baby is often a prospective parent’s greatest concern. While most babies are born healthy, the possibility or reality of a genetic disorder can be a source of severe strain for patients and families. As these conditions typically result in more frequent and longer hospitalizations, they also have a significant financial impact on the United States healthcare system. A 2020 study of a pediatric accountable care organization (ACO) found that the 22.7 percent of children in the study population whose disorders had a strong genetic basis accounted for nearly half—42.5 percent—of claims paid…

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