Genomic testing in voluntary workplace wellness programs in the US: Evidence and challenges

Author:

Cohn Betty1ORCID,Ryan Kerry A.2,Hendy Katherine3,Callahan Katherine4,Roberts J. Scott23,Spector‐Bagdady Kayte5,Mathews Debra J. H.6,

Affiliation:

1. Berman Institute of Bioethics Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA

2. Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA

3. Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA

4. Colby College Waterville Maine USA

5. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA

6. Department of Genetic Medicine Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundWorkplace genetic and/or genomic testing (wGT) is one of many options that employers can offer within the scope of voluntary workplace wellness programs, though we know little about how many employers are offering this benefit, or what kinds of testing are included.MethodsOur landscaping review sought to discover the prevalence and distribution of wGT within voluntary wellness programs among U.S. companies using three approaches: (1) analysis of publicly available information; (2) national surveys; and (3) interviews with company representatives.ResultsIn total, 50/420 (11.9%) companies we investigated had publicly available data suggesting that they offer wGT to their employees. Survey data weighted to be representative of the type and distribution of U.S. companies suggest that ~1% of U.S. companies offer wGT to their employees.ConclusionOur research found little evidence of broad uptake of wGT among U.S. companies, though information gathering was challenging.

Funder

National Human Genome Research Institute

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Genetics (clinical),Genetics,Molecular Biology

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