Adults across the country can now access comprehensive virtual preventive care without visiting a doctor’s office through the new Comprehensive Health Profile from QuestDirect™ the consumer-initiated testing platform from Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX).
| SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adults across the country can now access comprehensive virtual preventive care without visiting a doctor’s office through the new Comprehensive Health Profile from QuestDirect™ the consumer-initiated testing platform from Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX). This new offering evaluates more than 100 health-related data points -- combining access to the same laboratory tests doctors order, a behavioral health risk assessment and biometric measurements, such as weight and blood pressure, to give individuals a personalized snapshot of their overall health.
The new offering aims to help individuals access healthcare at their convenience following nearly two years of disrupted or delayed healthcare due to the pandemic. Studies show that many people delayed or avoided preventive care during the pandemic, have deep concerns about undiagnosed and worsening chronic health conditions, andi are at risk for worse outcomes for diseases ranging from cancer and diabetes due to the delay of testing and care.ii,iii “The New Year provides an opportunity to examine one’s health and set healthy goals for the future. Comprehensive laboratory and biometric testing are an objective tool to help do this,” said Jeffrey Dlott, MD, Medical Director, QuestDirect. “The Comprehensive Health Profile allows individuals to assess their health through a series of carefully curated laboratory tests and physical measurements, combine them with a Health Risk Assessment and obtain a Health Quotient Score that can be discussed via an included virtual doctor’s visit or shared with one’s healthcare practitioner through MyQuest. These results can be tracked over time to gauge progress against one’s goals, almost like a credit score for your health.” The Comprehensive Health Profile is designed to meet the needs of individuals who want more visibility into their own health data and access to preventive care at their convenience. Consumers have the option to add additional sex-appropriate tests, such as a PSA screening and thyroid function screening, by upgrading from a standard panel to a Men’s or Women’s panel. The new service is available at QuestHealthScore.com for $299 for a Standard Panel and $349 for Men’s and Women’s panels. The Comprehensive Health Profile can be purchased with FSA and HSA funds, in addition to traditional payment methods. Blood draws and biometric screening like body weight and blood pressure readings, are available via appointment at 2,200 Quest Diagnostics patient service centers. The Comprehensive Health Profile combines many of the tests and biometric screenings that a physician would typically order as part of an annual physical, such as a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, urinalysis, cardiovascular and diabetes risk assessment, plus others such as inflammation. It also includes a collection of key physical measurements and a Health Risk Assessment, which is a brief survey that will capture family health history and current health and wellness behaviors such as physical activity, diet, mental health and stress levels. Personalized Score to Track Progress Over Time “With the Comprehensive Health Profile, Quest is rethinking the annual physical, helping people get the insights to take charge of their health while still benefiting from physician-guided care. It is especially timely now, when so many people haven’t visited a doctor during the pandemic, avoiding regular preventive care due to issues of convenience, privacy and trouble accessing healthcare services,” said Cathy Doherty, Senior Vice President and Group Executive, Clinical Franchise Solutions and Marketing, Quest Diagnostics. “The Comprehensive Health Profile provides people with convenient access to the same lab tests doctors order for them through Quest Diagnostics. It’s a great example of how the worlds of health and virtual care are converging to improve the consumer experience.” The Same Tests Doctors Use at Your Fingertips Test results are available on MyQuest, the company’s secure patient portal, within a week, and can be shared with the individual’s own healthcare practitioner. Licensed physicians provide oversight for all lab tests, based upon the information that individuals provide to Quest. This includes ordering tests, if appropriate, and evaluating results once available. Individuals can speak with a physician to discuss any of the lab results. These physicians may provide treatment for certain conditions in some states as well as recommend further medical follow-up. About Quest Diagnostics i https://newsroom.questdiagnostics.com/2020-12-09-New-Quest-Diagnostics-Health-Trends-TM-Survey-Reveals-COVID-19-Testing-Hesitancy-Among-Americans-With-3-of-4-Avoiding-a-Test-When-They-Believed-They-Needed-One
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