Laboratory stewardship (or traditionally utilization management) is the process of helping to ensure that the right patient is receiving the right test at the right time, at the right cost. Healthcare systems and third party payers spend a great deal of time and energy in this effort, amidst an increasingly complex world of genetic testing.
There are currently more than 75,000 genetic tests available in the U.S., and 10 are added every day. ¹’² Research has shown that as much as 30% of genetic tests that are ordered are inappropriate, and should be modified or canceled altogether.³’⁴ These inappropriate test orders lead to delayed clinical care and waste millions of healthcare dollars, taking resources from the patients who need genetic testing the most.
Metis Genetics’ genetic testing laboratory stewardship support provides expert genetic counselor review, to ensure:
Medical necessity
Optimal test selection
Cost-efficiency
Laboratory Stewardship
Is customizable for healthcare systems and payers. Start big or small, learn your providers’ ordering patterns, and adjust as needed.
Offers expert support to your providers to educate them about optimal test selection.
Saves money, while prioritizing medical necessity and professional guidelines.
Contact us to learn more about how our support can assist you.
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Miller CE Krautshceid P, Baldwin EE, Tvrdik, T, Openshaw AS, Hart K, Lagrave D. Genetic counselor review of genetic test orders in a reference laboratory reduces unnecessary testing. Am JMed Genet A. 2014; 164: 10094-1101