Tenet Diagnostics Recommends Genomic Testing to Assess Cancer Risks: Employers & Payers Optimize Clinical Outcomes, Improve...
23 Oktober 2017 - 9:01PM
Business Wire
Tenet Diagnostics (Tenet), providers of
high-quality laboratory and genomic testing, and
evidence-based research designed to direct patient care for
clinicians, employers and payers, urges leaders to
consider the benefits of offering genomic
testing to identify abnormalities that dictate how a
patient’s cancer behaves and determine how it can be
proactively targeted with certain drug therapies.
Collaborating with
providers, Tenet reviews a member's
medical history, assesses the appropriate use of genetic
and genomic testing, and interprets tests results.
“With so many people impacted by cancer, employers and payers
should be aware that technology advances now make it possible
to perform routine genomic tumor tests that cost about the same as
normal laboratory tests,” says Scott Howell, M.D., MPH &
TM, CPE, chief medical officer, Tenet. “A family medical
history can help identify people with a higher-than-usual risk of
cancer. Because of the complex nature and volume of testing,
however, professional interpretation is necessary to understand the
clinical meaning and potential benefit to employees and
members.”
A growing number of clinical lab professionals are serving as
collaborators, helping to guide physicians about prescribing and
interpreting the results of diagnostic lab tests. In this
increasingly vital role, lab professionals also provide
recommendations on tools to optimize clinical outcomes,
reduce costs, and improve member satisfaction.
Dr. Howell adds, “Genomic tumor testing is an evolving science
that represents the future of medicine, and is leading to
new strategies in the treatment of some cancers.”
About Tenet DiagnosticsTenet Diagnostics offers fast,
accurate, high-quality laboratory and genomic testing to hospitals,
clinics and physicians’ offices to help them provide the best
patient care. As collaborators with employers, payers and
clinicians, we offer an extensive range of testing services,
including specialized diagnosis, screening and evaluation for a
host of conditions and diseases related to orthopedics, pain
management, primary care and oncology. Tenet Diagnostics has been
accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to ensure
the highest standard of care for patients. Visit
http://www.tenetdiagnostics.com
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