P490: Meeting the genetic counseling demand for genomic newborn screening Results: A nationwide telehealth service delivery analysis*
Abstract
The expansion of newborn screening to include sequencing for hundreds of diseases (gNBS) will require scalable, robust solutions for return of results. Traditional genetics care models face significant capacity constraints and geographic disparities that could limit equitable and timely access to initial counseling. We investigated the potential for a scaled nationwide telehealth genetic counseling service to provide timely return of results for gNBS. In this model, genetic counselors provide care across the United States and Canada, 7 days a week, with appointments often available within 48 hours.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Genomics and Rare Diseases
Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Genetics in Medicine Open
- Volume
- 4
- Pages
- 103982–103982
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN