Genomic Testing Services
Practicing Precision Health Management.What Is Genomics?
Genomics is the biological study of an individual’s overall DNA, or their “genome.” Among genomics’ benefits is revealing if you are at higher risk of developing certain medical conditions, while providing a better understanding of how your genes react to various stimuli.
Genomics is precision health management – it uses a person’s genes in combination with their lifestyle and environment to determine the best course of treatment.
Two of the most popular areas of genomics are pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics – and MedBen Rx offers two simple tests that give you detailed insights into your body’s inner workings.
GENOMIC TESTING SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH MEDBEN RX
Pharmacogenomics
Learn how your genes impact your response to a particular prescribed drug, thereby improving effectiveness and minimizing trial and error.
Nutrigenomics
Learn how your genes impact the processing, utilization and response to nutrients, to help prevent and treat diseases.
Why Implement Genomics?
Genomic testing leads to better outcomes, healthier employees, and reduced health care spending. Plus…
- Genomic testing uses clinical & economic evidence and is results-driven to optimize effectiveness.
- Genomic testing can be offered as stand-alone programs or integrated into your current employee program.
- Genomic testing can be covered though health spending accounts (HSAs).
- Genomic testing can be a voluntary health benefit fully covered by the health plan and targeted at specific plan members, which ensures your highest ROI.
- Employees always own their own data and control how their data is used.
- Employee data is portable for lifetime use.
Pharmacogenomics
Did you know that only 30-50% of people respond to 90% of the most common drugs? Genetic variations can cause different outcomes in individuals taking the same medication dose… including potentially harmful ones.
Pharmacogenomics allows you to discover which medications and doses align perfectly with your genetic makeup. Testing impacts multiple medication classes, including:
- Cardiology
- Mental health
- Gastrointestinal (GI)
- Pain management
- Cancer/Autoimmune/Rheumatology
Employing pharmacogenomic testing optimizes medication outcomes, reduces side effects, and prevents unnecessary hospitalization. Patients and employers alike benefit through lower costs and greater productivity.
The Pharmacogenomic Testing Process
By using pharmacogenomic testing to detect gene variants that determine how you may react to specific drugs, your health care provider can optimize medications to reduce the risk associated with adverse drug events.
Your part of the test is simple… it takes just minutes and can be done in the privacy of your own home. All that’s required is a saliva swab, which you then send in a postage-paid package to the testing center.
After your saliva sample is tested, a team member will review your personalized genetic profile report with you. This report will be available for download so you can work with your provider to develop an optimized medication plan.
Nutrigenomics
Nutrigenomics provides a blueprint for attaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By determining how nutrition impacts an individual’s genes, he or she can capitalize on the connection between well-being, disease management, and disease prevention.
Nutrigenomic testing identifies individual traits that affect personal well-being while suggesting lifestyle modifications that can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions, including:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cancer
- Obesity
- Chronic Pain
- Asthma and Allergy
Nutrigenomic tests give employees actionable information about how to reduce obesity risk and achieve fitness goals. As an employer, you empower employees to work smarter… and with fewer chronic conditions, you see lower medical bills and a heathier workforce.
The Nutrigenomic Testing Process
Just like a pharmacogenomic test, the nutrigenomics process requires only a few moments of your time and a simple oral swab. Once that’s taken care of, you just send your sample in and we take it from there.
Through the nutrigenomic test, our consultants can evaluate how your genetics impact your overall diet. They’ll recommend customized solutions to assist individuals and achieve personal results.
If you desire to have a genomic-based medication consultation, our consultants will provide guidance to ensure that medications are achieving the appropriate result while minimizing side effects. In some cases, medications can impact your overall weight and/or athletic performance. Our consultants will work with your physician to determine the best solutions.
Questions?
Have questions about genomics or how our testing services can benefit your business? Call MedBen Rx at 888-627-8683 and we’ll be happy to answer them.
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Benchmarking
MedBen Analytics’ benchmarking capabilities enable you to compare your data against state and national norms and/or specific industries. You can narrow your benchmarks by plan type, number of lives and other metrics to get a true measure of how your plan stacks up.
Your benchmarking choice is immediately reflected on the dashboard content.
Straight RBP
Providers receive fair reimbursement by using Medicare pricing as the primary source of repricing. And because your plan no longer has a PPO, your plan members can go anywhere they choose for medical care.
Pharmacy Cost Plus Pricing
RBP for your prescription drugs.
Layered RBP
Target high-cost medical treatments, such as kidney dialysis.
An Extensive Reporting Library
Once you’ve chosen your population, reporting period and benchmark preferences, just sit back and watch MedBen Analytics go to work for you. Dozens of charts, graphs and tables, instantly generated. Our financial, clinical, risk and savings reports show you what is working with your plan while highlighting areas of potential improvement.
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Use these convenient links for finding FSA-eligible products and calculating your FSA tax savings. FSA members can check their current account balances by visiting MedBen Access or downloading our mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play (search for “MedBen”).
Use this secure 24/7 service portal to access claims and benefits information. MedBen Access enables you to:
- Check claims status
- Review benefit coverages
- Download explanations of benefits (EOBs)
- See deductibles, out-of-pocket costs and calendar maximums
- Look up drug information, compare local pharmacy prices and check availability of lower-cost equivalents
- Review FSA and HRA activity and balances
- Check wellness exam and screenings compliance (for WellLiving members)
If you need assistance logging in to MedBen Access or using its features, please contact MedBen Customer Service at 800-686-8425.
MedBen Access is also available as a mobile app with the same great features! Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play (search for “MedBen”).
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