Genetic testing and employer-sponsored wellness programs: An overview of current vendors, products, and practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Employer-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.

Methods

In 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.

Results

Fifteen 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 pr

SUBMITTER: McDonald WS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7549551 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature