Apple is partnering with the first edition of Colomomics to provide genetic analysis for their employees. This is reflected in CNBC in an article released last Friday, in which these efforts are related. This route is free of charge although it is only available to employees in Silicon Valley. The analysis was performed with AC Wellness medical subsidies and included staff and their family members.
Cancer screening, heart disease and genealogy
As the publication has been able to discover, a test provided by Colorado Genomics analyzes the genetic mutations of important diseases. It's about those around you cancer and heart disease. The analysis also works on building a family tree of work.
There are currently three major startups offering genetic analysis services. It's about 23andMe, Ancestry and Color Colomics. The first two allow the patient to receive and perform a test, while Color can only be done with a prescription. According to reference, the cost of genetic analysis by 23andMe $ 79 on average, $ 129 is in the middle and $ 429 in VIP.
The main problem facing this type of services is the lack of information about its benefits and inadequate communication with patients and physicians. Patients it is not possible to perform analyzes of this kind, although they can be very helpful in preventing serious illnesses.
It is expected that by incorporating these tests into the social benefits of employees, their use will be appreciated. In addition, operating system Even institutions where employees work should also remove some barriers to their acceptance.
AC Wellness and Apple's efforts in health
In addition to acting as a supplement to the employment and retention policy, these genetic tests are integrated within Apple's health efforts. One of the most recent is this a constitution for subsidies under the name of AC Wellness early last year. With it, Apple has opened several clinics in Silicon Valley to offer its employees.
It's not Apple's special process, because other tech giants like Amazon also have it. In the case of Cupertino's signing, the idea is to be able to do the opposite diseases prevent, to avoid or delay its appearance in different ways. All of this effort has been made within the health range.
Apple is taking small steps in the health sector, where it wishes to make a positive impact
From building platforms such as the Apple Watch to medical records records or creating medical research applications, through agreements with insurance company providers to support the Apple Watch. Apple has seen in life how to make a great contribution You will not be freed from stressing your business.
Since the launch of AC Wellness, it has been thought that it can reach the general public. Something that hasn't happened yet. It is possible that a California company will simply use this funding to attract and retain talent, as well as a field for various programs in the future or meets strict requirements Legal issues surrounding life.
