Partner with Us
We partner with hospitals, clinics and private practices to offer genetic counseling services for providers wishing to obtaining genetic testing for their patients
We offer solutions for both small single provider practices as well as large hospital systems
We are primarily a genetic counseling clinic that offers urgent same-day as well as scheduled telehealth appointments directly to patients or through patient referrals from non-genetic providers. For requested genetic testing, we incorporate utilization management to ensure appropriate testing while simultaneously providing comprehensive genetic counseling and test coordination for your patients.
This service typically includes:
Assessing patient risk through the creation of a pedigree during comprehensive family and personal history
Counseling patients to make informed decisions about pursuing genetic testing
Coordinating insurance and sample collection
Tracking results for follow-up discussion
Providing clinical documentation of follow-up discussions with recommendations within 72 hours
Triaging emergency cases to a Clinical Geneticist as needed
Genetic counselors help patients and providers
Accurately evaluate genetic risk
Understand options and identify when genetic testing is appropriate
Determine current genetic screening/testing guidelines
Correctly interpret genetic test results
Review test results and implications while providing emotional support
Track management guidelines and facilitate patient resources
How does Genetic Counseling benefit your patients
Beyond the most commonly known genes such as CFTR and BRCA1 and BRCA2, are you familiar with the genes that predispose your patients to a risk of disorders in your specialty? As we learn more about the role of genetics in the underlying causes of disease genetic tests are being developed and made available at a rapid pace. By having an active member of the genetics community on your team to keep up with and identify new research, pertinent resources beneficial to your patient population can be identified as rapidly as they are released. For example, pediatric providers may manage patients with various genetic etiologies, like movement disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ophthalmologic disease, and as we learn more, the attribution to genetic factors continues to rise.
In the area of insurance and liability, the need for genetic counseling is even stronger. As studies accumulate, evidence has showed that up to one third of genetic testing ordered without the review of a genetic counselor required modification to achieve the appropriate testing. Due to this and other reasons, many US based health insurers now require genetic counseling prior to approving coverage for certain tests, particularly in the area of oncology.
Utilizing a genetic counselor reduces exposure to malpractice and liability while also ensuring the best outcomes for patients utilizing genetic testing and in need of appropriate medical follow-up. Utilizing a genetic counselor who is familiar with the appropriate guidelines can ensure patients who need additional care are not missed.
Genetic counselors are trained to help you, as the provider, maneuver the dynamic landscape of genetics. Genetic counseling has historically been utilized in areas such as cancer care, medication management, and infertility. However, genetic counselors are integral to supporting other specialties impacted by genetic disease that are often not considered such as: neurology, psychiatric medicine, primary care, pulmonology, cardiology, endocrinology, dermatology, and others. Our goal at Clover Genetics is to provide genetic expertise to guide you and your patients through access to information that allows individuals to decide what is best suited to their needs. Our genetic counselors are available to be an extension of your own clinical team. When you utilize Cover Genetics for genetic counseling care, you will work directly with our attentive and responsive genetic counselors.