Which Biometric Screening Provider is Right for You?

Don’t let option overwhelm stop you from finding the right match for your next health screening event.

Feature/Service

MSU

Quest Diagnostics

Health Designs

LabCorp

Services Offered

Comprehensive biometric screenings  – Total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, height, weight, Body Mass index, A1c, skin, vision, massage.

Cholesterol, glucose, height, weight, calculated Body Mass Index, blood pressure, and/or waist/hip circumference, Hemoglobin A1c, eGFR, creatinine, high-sensitivity CRP.

Health screenings, including:  BMI Blood Pressure
Cholesterol HDL, LDL and Triglycerides Glucose levels
Abbreviated or comprehensive health assessments.

On-site, off-site, at-home screenings including total cholesterol, glucose, height weight, body mass index, blood pressure, Additional tests: A1c, cotinine, PSA.

Company Headquarters

Delray Beach, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Burlington, NC

Regulatory Compliance/ Awards

CLIA-certified, compliant with state and local laws, with an emphasis on personalized care. Offers concierge service from planning to execution with weekly planning check-ins.

CLIA-certified and compliant with all state and local laws 2019 Gold Workplace Health Achievement Award recipient 2020 Koop Award recipient. Over 35 employees in-house for quality and regulatory oversight.

CLIA-certified and compliant with all state and local laws.

CLIA-certified and compliant with all state and local laws. Licensed national clinical laboratory. 

Ability to do Claims

Yes
Claims processing information was not provided.
No
Claims processing information was not provided.

Minority/ Women Owned

Yes
No
No
No

Screening administration

Fingerstick
Venipuncture and fingerstick
Fingerstick
Venipuncture and fingerstick

Fees for Data Uploads

Included in per person price – no extra fees.
Additional fees for data uploads.
No additional fees for data uploads.
One data upload included in the per person pricing.

Price

Customized pricing ranging from $45 to $75 per person, depending on the services requested and event duration.
Varies based on services requested.
$64/Participant.

$48/per person for fingerstick 

$55 for venipuncture

$400 Travel Fee for locations with population less than 50K people

$200 Travel Fee for locations with population more than $50k

Additional health coaching $125/hour.

Minimum Participation

15 participants with no additional fees assessed.
Minimum participation requirements were not specified.
30 participants.
30 participants.

Dedicated Project Manager

Yes
No
Yes
No

Customer Service/ Sales Process

Our process is simple. Just fill out a form requesting a screening event, and someone on our team will get back to you within 24-48 business hours. From there, we’ll work with you to plan your events, the duration of the event, and the supplies and staffing needed.

Quest Diagnostics has received feedback indicating issues with initial contact and information gathering, suggesting room for improvement in their customer service.

 

 

Health Designs is praised for its excellent customer service, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for clients. 

LabCorp’s primary contact method is through their website form, with a reported response time of one business day, indicating a more indirect approach to customer service.

 

Weekly Communications

Weekly updates and communication.

Quest Diagnostics does not mention offering weekly communication as part of their service.

 

 

Health Designs ensures regular communications and updates, maintaining an ongoing dialogue with clients.

LabCorp does not specify offering weekly communications in their service portfolio.

 

 

Flexibility on Event Changes

Our team is flexible when it comes to event changes, and we’ll work with you to make sure your updates are processed before your event. Event changes are accepted up to one week prior to your scheduled event.

Quest Diagnostics provides some flexibility regarding event changes, though specific details are not provided.

Health Designs is flexible in accommodating changes to screening events, adapting to client requirements. They require 6 weeks’ notice for changes or cancellations, with specific fees applied for late changes.

LabCorp offers some level of flexibility for event changes, though the extent of this flexibility is not detailed.

Scheduling Platform

MSU features a user-friendly online scheduling platform, “The EMA,” simplifying the process of organizing screening events.

Online scheduling available.

Health Designs uses PickATime for scheduling, complemented by access to an online wellness portal with various features.

Online scheduling via WellConnect Plus™.

Cancellation Policy

A notice period of one week without any fees for changes or cancellations of events. If the notice is given in less time, a fee equivalent to four hours per staff member will be charged.

Quest does not provide specific details on cancellations for their services.

Health Designs requires 6 weeks’ notice for cancellations.

Cancelling, changing or rescheduling a clinic less than 10 business days prior to the event will incur a 50% fee of the cost of projected screenings. You will also be responsible for the flat rate travel fees and any fees associated with diverting shipment or supplies purchased for the clinic.

Event Lead Time

Tailored to your needs, but we recommend scheduling 5-6 weeks in advance.

The lead time for Quest Diagnostics’ services depends on the type of service chosen, with no specific duration mentioned.

Requires scheduling 60 days out.
Requires a minimum of 6 weeks lead time.

Supply Oversight

All event supplies and equipment are sent and managed by our team leaders in advance of your event Our team leaders arrive at least one hour before the event to set up. We rely on the client to provide tables and chairs onsite.

Quest Diagnostics does not provide detailed information on their supply oversight process.

 

 

Health Designs effectively manages supplies and logistics, though specific details on their process are not provided. 

LabCorp ships some supplies in advance, with the team bringing the remainder, indicating a combined approach to supply management.

 

 

Data Upload Timeline

Data uploads occur in real-time.

Individuals who attend on-site fingerstick screening events will receive their biometric results at the event, as well as online on the Quest Diagnostics participant site within 3-5 days. Individuals who attend an on-site venipuncture screening event or complete a screening at a PSC receive results online within 1-3 days and receive a results report in the mail within 10-14 days.

Specific data upload information was not provided.

Fingerstick stick results are immediately loaded, venipuncture puncture results take a few days to be loaded due to the samples being tested in the lab.

Real-Time Data Management & Reporting

Comprehensive data management – can we list out the specifics of whats included in data management ie: data uploads to the insurance carrier on behalf of the client? Aggregate reporting? 

Administrators now have access to an expansive suite of on-demand reports to keep track of participation in all facets of a program. Additionally, the new platform has the capability to send these reports to client administrators via automated, secure email at a variety of frequencies. 

Client administrators can also view registration for on-site events in real time, appointments. All data interfaces for third-party screening data feeds have been enhanced to include new options for the frequency of delivery and more flexible data format options. MyGuide to Health™ and MyHealth Profile™ reports include interactive, online results interpretations that visually display the impact on a participant’s health if a result changes. 

Specific data management information was not provided.

Fingerstick stick results are immediately loaded, venipuncture puncture results take a few days to be loaded due to the samples being tested in the lab.

Feature/Service

Services Offered

Company Headquarters

Regulatory Compliance/ Awards

Ability to do Claims

Minority/ Women Owned

Screening administration

Fees for Data Uploads

Price

Minimum Participation

Dedicated Project Manager

Customer Service/ Sales Process

Weekly Communications

Flexibility on Event Changes

Cancellation Percentages

Event Lead Time

Scheduling Platform

Supply Oversight

Data Upload Timeline

Real-Time Data Management & Reporting

MSU

Quest Diagnostics

Health Designs

LabCorp

Comprehensive biometric screenings  – Total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, height, weight, Body Mass index, A1c, skin, vision, massage
Cholesterol, glucose, height, weight, calculated Body Mass Index, blood pressure, and/or waist/hip circumference, Hemoglobin A1c, eGFR, creatinine, high-sensitivity CRP,
Health screenings, including:  BMI Blood Pressure Cholesterol HDL, LDL and Triglycerides Glucose levels Abbreviated or comprehensive health assessments
On-site, off-site, at-home screenings including total cholesterol, glucose, height weight, body mass index, blood pressure, Additional tests: A1c, cotinine, PSA
Boca Raton, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Burlington, NC
COLA lab accreditation?  Need to ask Nevine specifics on her regulatory compliance compared to other providers…
Over 35 employees in-house for quality and regulatory oversight CLIA-certified and compliant with all state and local laws 2019 Gold Workplace Health Achievement Award recipient 2020 Koop Award recipient
CLIA-certified and compliant with all state and local laws.
Licensed national clinical laboratory.  CLIA-certified and compliant with all state and local laws.
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
No
No
No
Fingerstick
Venipuncture and fingerstick
Fingerstick
Venipuncture and fingerstick
Included in per person price – no extra fees
Additional
No
One data upload included in the per person pricing.
Customized pricing – Starting at XX per person….
Varies based on services
$64/Participant

$48/per person for fingerstick 

$55 for venipuncture

$400 Travel Fee for locations with population less than 50K people

$200 Travel Fee for locations with population more than $50k

Additional health coaching $125/hour

N/A
30 participants
30 participants

Yes

No

Yes

No
Excellent
Poor. Was transferred three times on my initial call and no one knew where to send me to get information.
Excellent
Only way to contact LabCorp is through website form.  No contact phone number.  Received email response in one business day.
Weekly  updates and communication
N/A
Regular communications and updates
N/A
High flexibility – changes can be made up to xxx days in advance of event?
Some flexibility (detail on what this means?)
Flexible to accommodate changes
Some flexibility
Not specified
Not specified

6 week’s notice for changes/cancellation.

Cancelling, Changing or rescheduling a clinic less than 10 business days prior to the event will incur a 50% fee of the cost of projected screenings. You will also be responsible for the flat rate travel fees and any fees associated with diverting shipment or supplies purchased for the clinic.
Tailored to client needs.  Recommend XX day lead time to allow time for event promotion
Depends on service
60 days out.
Minimum 6 weeks
User-friendly online scheduling
Online scheduling available
Scheduling handled through pickatime. Access to online wellness portal includes assessments, biometric management, well-being coaching, built-in schedulers, challenges, verified activity trackers, library, social aspects, wearable device connectivity, administrative access, and more.
Online scheduling via WellConnect Plus™
Supplies sent in advance with instructions to the venue?  How far in advance are supplies sent?
Not clearly detailed
Supplies and logistics managed effectively (how?)
Some will be shipped, the team will bring the remainder.
How soon after the event does the data get uploaded/sent to the individual portal accounts and uploaded to the insurance carrier?  This could be a key differentiator between Nevine and the others that we can ask her about….
Individuals who attend on-site fingerstick screening events will receive their biometric results at the event, as well as online on the Quest Diagnostics participant site within 3-5 days. Individuals who attend an on-site venipuncture screening event or complete a screening at a PSC receive results online within 1-3 days and receive a results report in the mail within 10-14 days.
N/A
Fingerstick stick results are immediately loaded, venipuncture puncture results take a few days to be loaded due to the samples being tested in the lab.
Comprehensive data management – can we list out the specifics of whats included in data management ie: data uploads to the insurance carrier on behalf of the client? Aggregate reporting? 

Administrators now have access to an expansive suite of on-demand reports to keep track of participation in all facets of a program. Additionally, the new platform has the capability to send these reports to client administrators via automated, secure email at a variety of frequencies. 

Client administrators can also view registration for on-site events in real time, appointments. All data interfaces for third-party screening data feeds have been enhanced to include new options for the frequency of delivery and more flexible data format options. MyGuide to Health™ and MyHealth Profile™ reports include interactive, online results interpretations that visually display the impact on a participant’s health if a result changes. 

N/A
Fingerstick stick results are immediately loaded, venipuncture puncture results take a few days to be loaded due to the samples being tested in the lab.

Summary

Each provider offers unique strengths in biometric screening services.  

MSU and Health Designs emphasize personalized service with dedicated project managers and regular communication. MSU offers hands-on project managers, ongoing communication, and guarantees supply availability. MSU’s location in South Florida allows for a premium level of personal care and support from their executive team for local Florida events.

Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp offer a wide range of services with flexible scheduling options.
The right choice for your company depends on specific needs like pricing, service range, and additional support like data management and supply oversight.

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