Biometric Health Screenings
Biometric health screenings provide insights that help individuals identify risks, take preventive action and stay engaged in their well-being journey. When included as part of a broader well-being strategy, biometric screenings can lead to a 37% improvement in health risks.1
Help individuals understand and manage their health risks.
Biometric screenings promote prevention through reinforcement and behavioral science, enabling individuals to understand their results and take informed next steps based on their health data.
Select from a variety of convenient screening options.
Choose from a variety of convenient biometric screening options to meet your population where they are–onsite, at a lab, at home or through their personal provider.
Offer onsite biometric screenings at the workplace.
Choose from convenient onsite screening options, including fingerstick with immediate result review and venipuncture. All screenings are conducted by qualified medical professionals.
Provide at-home screening kits.
Individuals can complete screenings at home with mailed testing kits, easy-to-follow instructions and prepaid return shipping, making it easy for remote or distributed populations to participate.
Allow screenings through physicians and lab partners.
Individuals can use their own providers to complete and submit a physician form or leverage local participating labs, giving them more control over where and how they complete their screenings.
Integrate screening data with your well-being strategy.
Biometric results sync with WebMD ONE, providing a more comprehensive health picture. A dedicated WebMD Screening Coordinator manages planning, implementation, data flow and reporting.
Align biometric screening goals with population health priorities.
Use biometric data to inform strategies that promote prevention, condition management and long-term well-being across many populations.
Turn health insights into meaningful action.
WebMD Health Services offers a Biometric Screening Review call, where certified Health Coaches proactively reach out to participants to discuss their results. These conversations prompt next steps, such as coaching, referrals to relevant resources or a follow-up with their provider.
Use behavioral science to increase participation.
Customizable site architecture, reminders and personalized experiences reduce barriers and drive engagement through a behaviorally informed approach without pressure.
Customize your screenings to your workforce.
Screening programs demonstrate a commitment to your culture, offering flexible delivery options and trusted communication. They are simple to schedule, completely confidential and secure from start to finish, including data capture, communication and reporting.
Explore our client success stories.
See how organizations have used biometric health screenings and well-being programs to
improve engagement and drive measurable outcomes.
City of Mesa
With a focus on leadership support, incentives and family involvement, the City of Mesa created a well-being program that drove engagement and supported a culture of prevention.
One Screening. One Story. Ongoing Change.
A 15-minute biometric screening helped identify a diabetes risk and empowered an individual to make long-term lifestyle improvements.
Discover other well-being solutions.
Learn how well-being solutions extend the impact of biometric screenings through coaching,
incentives and continued engagement.
Wellness Challenges
Our interactive wellness challenges inspire participants to take action and stay engaged in their well-being journey.
Health Coaching
WebMD Health Coaches are available through phone, in-app chat, text messaging and onsite options to meet participants where they are.
Rewards and Incentives
Encourage participation with personalized incentives to drive engagement and reinforce healthy behaviors.
Frequently asked questions about biometric screenings.
What is a biometric screening?
A biometric screening is a short, confidential assessment of health that measures key indicators, such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, blood pressure, lipids and glucose. These indicators help identify risk factors for chronic health conditions, such as hypertension or cardiovascular disease.
How long does an onsite biometric screening take?
How do biometric screenings benefit both individuals and employers?
What is a Biometric Screening Review Call?
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References:
119 Employee Benefits Network. Biometric screenings found to be more cost-effective when conducted on-site. April 14, 2016.
Ready to support population health through biometric screenings?
Empower your workforce with data-driven insights that lead to
healthier outcomes for your people and your organization.
