NxGen MDx announced a new partnership with Answer Health on Demand, which enables patients to see a genetic counselor or doctor using secure audio and video via smartphone application, tablet, or computer.
| GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 8 /PRNewswire/ -- NxGen MDx announced a new partnership with Answer Health on Demand, which enables patients to see a genetic counselor or doctor using secure audio and video via smartphone application, tablet, or computer. The partnership will allow patients to schedule telemedicine appointments with a NxGen MDx genetic counselor for preconception care and family planning. A genetic counselor can make recommendations about family planning or suggest genetic testing before a patient sees their primary doctor. “This partnership makes sense in today’s healthcare landscape. Today’s patients value time and convenience, and 60% of all millennials support telemedicine. This partnership allows us to offer a platform for busy couples who want to discuss family planning and carrier screening but don’t have the time it takes to schedule an appointment and see a doctor,” said Doug McIntosh, senior director of marketing at NxGen MDx. “Providing cutting-edge technology to empower patients has always been our mission, and we’ve accomplished this by offering best-in-class carrier screening using whole-gene sequencing. Partnering with Answer Health allows us to take patient empowerment to the next level,” said Alan Mack, CEO of NxGen MDx. “We also want to be mindful of saving patients and the healthcare industry time and money. A study from 2014 showed that telemedicine has the potential to save U.S. employers $6 billion in annual healthcare costs.” To schedule a telemedicine appointment with a NxGen MDx genetic counselor, go to www.ahondemand.com and use the service key NXGENMDX when enrolling. About Answer Health on Demand About NxGen MDx View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nxgen-mdx-announces-partnership-with-answer-health-on-demand-300715578.html SOURCE NxGen MDx |
