A general rule of thumb is for employers to let their health plans make the decisions about what to cover in genomic medicine, but they should still be well versed in the options. (Image: Shutterstock)
The world of genomic medicine and genetic testing is rapidly growing, leaving many employers to scramble what they'll cover for their workers, according to “Genomic Medicine and Employers: Separating the Hope from Hype,” a report by the Northeast Business Group on Health.
“Employers are beginning to take a heightened interest in genomic medicine,” said Candice Sherman, CEO of NEBGH. “They clearly want to better understand genomic medicine and know what guidelines they should follow in making relevant benefit decisions. We developed this guide to provide a solid orientation on genomic medicine and give employers and HR a good place to start.”
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
