CODED: Genetics
CODED is a podcast brought to you by Genetic Support Foundation and hosted by Katie Stoll, MS, CGC and Dr. Stephanie Meredith. We explore the most pressing issues at the intersection of genetics, healthcare policy, and bioethics. CODED will be of interest to healthcare professionals, policy makers, and anyone interested in understanding how advances in genetic medicine are reshaping healthcare delivery and society at large.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
CODED: Genetics
Latest Episodes
Beyond Headlines: Down Syndrome and CRISPR
What happens when scientific discoveries collide with sensationalist headlines? When Japanese scientists published research showing they could remove the extra copy of chromosome 21 in isolated skin cells, media outlets quickly proclaimed: "Cou...
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Genetic Counseling Reimbursement: Challenges and Solutions for Patient Access
Think billing for genetic counseling services is just about paperwork and numbers? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most critical yet overlooked challenges facing genetic counselors today—getting ...
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Episode 5
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Medicaid and the Devastating Ripple Effect of Budget Cuts on People with Disabilities
The House just passed what President Trump calls the "Big Beautiful Bill," and its implications could be devastating for millions of Americans who depend on Medicare and Medicaid. As this massive budget reconciliation bill heads to the Senate, ...
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23andMe's Bankruptcy: What It Means for Your DNA Data
When 23andMe announced its bankruptcy filing in early 2024, it wasn't just the end of a once-promising business – it raised profound questions about the future of millions of Americans' genetic data and the direct-to-consumer testing industry i...
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Episode 4
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Andy and Will
Today, Katie and Stephanie celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by interviewing Stephanie's son, Andy, and his support staff, Will, about what life is like for people with Down syndrome and how support staff help people with disabilities to access...
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