ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2020
Genetic testing and employer-sponsored wellness programs: An overview of current vendors, products, and practices.
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- Health care utilization and behavior changes after workplace genetic testing at a large US health care system.Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics · 2024Article
- Workplace genetic testing: which employees are likely to participate, what are their concerns with employer sponsorship, and which design features could reduce barriers and increase participation?Frontiers in genetics · 2024Article
- Genomic testing in voluntary workplace wellness programs in the US: Evidence and challenges.Molecular genetics & genomic medicine · 2023Review
- Racial Differences in Perceptions of Genetic Wellness Programs.American journal of health promotion : AJHP · 2023Article
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of implementing polygenic risk score in a workplace cardiovascular disease prevention program.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Voluntary workplace genomic testing: wellness benefit or Pandora's box?NPJ genomic medicine · 2022Review
- Employees' Views and Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Assessment of Voluntary Workplace Genomic Testing.Frontiers in genetics · 2021Article
- A Qualitative Study to Develop a Privacy and Nondiscrimination Best Practice Framework for Personalized Wellness Programs.Journal of personalized medicine · 2020Article
- Genetic testing and employer-sponsored wellness programs: An overview of current vendors, products, and practices.Molecular genetics & genomic medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundEmployer-sponsored corporate wellness programs have spread despite limited evidence of effectiveness in improving health or reducing costs. Some programs have offered genetic testing as a benefit to employees, but little is known about this practice.
methodsIn December 2019, we conducted a systematic Google search to identify vendors offering corporate wellness programs involving genetics. We performed qualitative content analysis of publicly available information about the vendors' products and practices disclosed on their websites.
resultsFifteen vendors were identified. Details regarding genetic testing offered within wellness programs were difficult to decipher from vendors' websites, including which specific products were included. No evidence was provided to support vendor claimed improvements in employer costs, employee health, and job performance. Only half offered health and genetic counseling services. Most vendors were ambiguous regarding data sharing. Disclaimer language was included in vendors' stated risks and limitations, ostensibly to avoid oversight and liability.
conclusionWe found a lack of transparency among corporate wellness program vendors, underscoring challenges that stakeholders encounter when trying to assess (a) how such programs are using genetics, (b) the potential benefits of such applications, and (c) the adequacy of protections to ensure scientific evidence support any health claims and genetic nondiscrimination.
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