Biometric screening is fast becoming an essential component of health and wellness programs across the country. In fact, insights from the Kaiser Family Foundation 2023 Employer Health and Benefits Survey show that most firms now have programs that help workers identify health issues and manage chronic conditions, including biometric screenings.¹
Biometric screening is a simple and effective way to assess an individual's health through a series of tests that measure key health markers. These markers can provide insight into a person's current health status, helping identify risk factors for various diseases and common conditions. LetsGetChecked’s biometric screening solution can help support your population’s well-being with essential insights to take steps toward improved health.
What is biometric screening?
Biometric screening refers to a set of medical tests that measure specific physiological and health-related markers. These screenings typically focus on risk factors related to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, although they may also include more advanced health markers.
Biometric screenings are often conducted in workplaces as part of employee wellness programs, but they can also be done in healthcare facilities, pharmacies, or health fairs. The goal is to provide individuals with information about their current health status, help identify potential risks, and encourage proactive management of health conditions.
How does the biometric screening process work?
Biometric screenings are designed to be quick and easy and generally don’t take too long! The LetsGetChecked biometric screening solution is customized to meet your specific goals and each step can be adapted to best suit your population. This means that the process can differ depending on your individual needs.
There are different screening process options available with LetsGetChecked. Below is a general overview of each:
- Home: Your people will feel empowered with our easy-to-use home sample collection kits, with printed and video instructions available. Our kits can also include blood pressure cuffs and tape measures. Results are ready in ~2-5 business days, from when the lab receives the sample.
- Onsite: Our experienced onsite event staff have held over 9000 screening events across the US, reaching over 1 million people. We offer online scheduling for your people so they can choose a day and time that works best.
- Physician: We can provide downloadable physician forms for your population to bring to their provider. Their screening results will then be available from their LetsGetChecked account.
Our end-to-end solution ensures a streamlined delivery of lab results, including detailed breakdowns from our clinical team to help your people feel in control. Our biometric screening solutions can offer discreet treatment solutions where needed through our affiliate pharmacy, where we can provide digital prescriptions or medication delivered directly to the home.
What does biometric screening measure?
Biometric screenings usually focus on several key health markers that are linked to common chronic diseases and conditions. Just some of the general health markers measured with LetsGetChecked include the following:
- Height and weight: These measurements are used to help calculate the BMI of a person. While not a perfect indicator of overall health, BMI can be a useful starting point for identifying potential health issues.
- Blood pressure: Blood pressure can be an indication of an individual's cardiovascular health. Elevated blood pressure can lead to serious complications such as heart disease and stroke.²
- Lipids panel: Gain valuable insights into the risk of heart disease and stroke by measuring key biomarkers such as LDL and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides as well as lipoprotein (a).
- Hemoglobin A1c: This is used to help screen for prediabetes and diabetes and helps those with diabetes manage their condition.
- Waist and hip circumference: A larger waist circumference can indicate a higher risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease.³
Why is biometric screening important?
Biometric screenings play a critical role in preventive healthcare. Conditions such as elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, or elevated glucose levels can often show no obvious symptoms until complications begin.
For employees, biometric screenings can offer several benefits, including:
- Improved workforce health: By identifying health risks early, employees can take proactive steps to manage their conditions.
- Reduce healthcare costs: Health conditions like heart disease and diabetes are expensive to treat. Preventing or managing these conditions early can significantly reduce healthcare costs.
- Engage employees: Wellness programs that include biometric screenings help employees feel supported in their health journey. Offering such programs can boost morale, improve job satisfaction, and attract new talent.
LetsGetChecked offers a comprehensive biometric screening service tailored for individuals and organizations aiming to prioritize preventive healthcare.
Making screenings more convenient and accessible can help members of your workforce take a proactive approach to their health, enabling better health outcomes and promoting a culture of improved health. Contact our team to learn more about our virtual healthcare solutions, or sign up for our monthly newsletter to get curated insights from our team of experts, event invitations, and industry news you can use.
References
- Kaiser Family Foundation. 2023 Employer Health Benefits Survey. Online: Kff.org
- Stroke Association. High Blood Pressure. Online: Stroke.org.uk
- British Heart Foundation. Why your waist size matters. Online: Bhf.org.uk
