Genetic testing is one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare, and one of the most difficult for health plans to manage. With utilization and spend rising sharply, payers are under pressure to ensure appropriate testing while reducing administrative burden and improving member outcomes.
AllMed and Avalon Healthcare Solutions teamed up to discuss emerging genetic testing trends, utilization management challenges, coding specificity, fraud and waste concerns, and strategies health plans can use to support appropriate, evidence-based care while controlling costs.