South San Francisco, September 8, 2023 — Genome Medical is proud to announce its selection as a quarterfinalist for the prestigious Digital Health Awards, presented by the Digital Health Hub Foundation.
Genome Medical was chosen as a “Best in Class” quarterfinalist in the Next-Gen Telemedicine category. This recognition highlights Genome Medical’s dedication to increasing access to genetics care by combining its telehealth delivery model with the nation’s largest team of genetic counselors, to help health system, laboratory and biopharmaceutical partners deliver genetic services efficiently, and at-scale.
The Digital Health Awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate excellence in leveraging digital advancements to enhance healthcare services and patient outcomes. As a quarterfinalist, Genome Medical stands out for its commitment to developing innovative solutions that meet a critical market need: making genetics accessible and clinically actionable to improve, and reduce the cost of, healthcare across the country.
“We are honored to be recognized as a quarterfinalist for this very distinguished award,” said Jill Davies, CEO, Genome Medical. “This reflects our team’s dedication to leveraging technology to increase access to genetics care and drive better health outcomes. As digital health advances, we remain committed to delivering innovative solutions that break down barriers and enable more people to benefit from genomic medicine.”
Out of a substantial pool of over 1,500 submissions, only the most promising 16 quarterfinalists per category, per track have advanced to this stage.
“This year has been our most competitive yet as we’ve received a great surge in submissions, numbering in the thousands, pouring in from companies around the world. We are so impressed by the pioneering work in digital health happening on a global scale. Congratulations to all of our quarterfinalists on their notable success,” said Mark Goldstein, Chairman of Digital Health Hub Foundation.
Finalists will be announced September 22, 2023 and the winners will be announced at the Grand Finale taking place at the HLTH conference, October 9, 2023.
ABOUT GENOME MEDICAL
Genome Medical, the leading telegenetics care delivery company, is making genetic care accessible and actionable for patients through seven-day a week access to genetic services. By partnering with health systems, providers, labs and biopharmaceutical companies, Genome Medical expands the reach and impact of genomic medicine. The company helps its partners deliver clinical risk assessments for patients, genetic test recommendations and ordering, pre and post-test genetic counseling through its team of expert genetic counselors and personalized care plans. Its advisory services team uses an evidence-based approach to help partners evaluate and develop scalable, efficient and successful genetics programs. In addition to ranking No. 663 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America, Genome Medical is the recipient of MedTech Breakthrough’s 2023 “Genomics Innovation Award”, has been honored as “The Best Digital Health Company to Work For” by Rock Health and the “Top 50 in Digital Health” by Fenwick & West and Goldman Sachs. Genome Medical is headquartered in South San Francisco. To learn more, visit genomemedical.com and follow @GenomeMed.
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