In this news
- The patient journey
- Genix Costs
Among the classic buildings of the Recoleta neighborhood, a 4-story façade emerges that, due to its illuminated sign, with grayish printed letters, shows something new and modern. Its interior confirms this, since when the automatic doors are opened they reveal an extensive living room, with white, undulating walls that can remind us of the famous architectural work La Pedrera by Antoni Gaud, as well as an episode of Black Mirror.
Is about GENIX, the first Preventive Genomics Center in Argentina that proposes a comprehensive experience for patients. Far from limiting itself to carrying out a genetic test like those that have become fashionable lately, Genix deploys cutting-edge technology, professional advice and a clinical context to achieve a 360° approach to the consultant.
The genetic experts who make up the team provide advice personalized and support throughout the entire process, so that patients can prevent diseases, improve their health and optimize their lifestyle.
“Today access to genetics It is restricted to a doctor who makes you do a study to find out what you have or to a simple test with limitations. We come to put on the table access to genetics in a medical way, where you understand what you expect from each exam, what you want from each exam, and where you explore everything that makes up your genes,” said Juan Rosenfeld, president of the company.
The patient journey
Be healthy people, with some pathology or history, anyone who is interested in learn More about your health and how you can improve it through genetics can benefit from Genix services. “People know that they can study themselves; but not the scope and depth with which they can do it,” Miriam Flomembaum, CEO of the firm, told El Cronista.
The process starts with an initial consultation, where the objectives of the health and discuss the programs available. The areas of study are extensive: preventive genomics, clinical genetics, pediatric genetics, cardiology, oncology, neurology, gynecology, fertility, nutrigenetics, sports science, immunology, dermatology and pharmacogenomics.
From scales that provide detailed information on body composition and distribution – with the possibility of tracking through an app – to dermatoscopes that use artificial intelligence To help doctors more accurately measure skin abnormalities, Genix studies incorporate technology cutting-edge, imported and unprecedented in Argentina.
Regarding his efforts in confidentiality data, the center takes the protection of patient information very seriously; So they developed a system to maintain the traceability of the samples and hide the identity of each person: “the samples are taken here, in Genix, they go to the laboratory and return from it in complete anonymity; without first and last name. This is what is that, in a possible case of hacking, cybercriminals do not know who each sample belongs to,” Rosenfeld said.
Genix Costs
The costs of the service are not something minor, although the president of the company states that in the current context that the country is experiencing with the increase in prepaidthe treatment is presented as a preventive measure profitable long-term; as it allows health risks to be identified at an early stage, when they are easier and less expensive to treat.
Prices start from u$s 800 and they rise to US$4,000 in the case of the most complete examination. “We want to make it as accessible as possible for people, we are evaluating it. But we are not willing to relegate quality to the level of confidentiality and technology to achieve it,” Rosenfeld added.
In Genix They are aware of the commercial challenge that these prices represent. However, they are convinced that they will be able to make up for it with an increase in patient volume as education about the importance of genetics for health expands in Argentina and more people understand the benefits of a comprehensive, preventive and constructive approach. strong emphasis on medical history. “We are unique in this,” concluded the executive.
