Medical Questionnaire

[Travelingal702]

I am scheduled for a mammogram tomorrow at Lake Medical Imaging. This morning I received an email questionnaire from AMBRY GEN saying that it would save time at my appointment tomorrow. It started off asking for my name and date of birth. Thinking this was a scam, I called Lake Medical Imaging, asking if they knew anything about it. Yes, it's from a parent company to see if you qualify for testing for the breast cancer gene. You have the choice to fill it out or not.

[bluedivergirl]

I received that e-mail prior to my appointment, and I was suspicious also. Did a little digging to find out they are legit.

I do think the notification could be better worded to explain the relationship of the two companies.

[retiredguy123]

I received that e-mail prior to my appointment, and I was suspicious also. Did a little digging to find out they are legit.

I do think the notification could be better worded to explain the relationship of the two companies.
It's worse than poor wording. If completing the form is optional and it will not save time at your appointment, they are lying.

[golfing eagles]

I received that e-mail prior to my appointment, and I was suspicious also. Did a little digging to find out they are legit.

I do think the notification could be better worded to explain the relationship of the two companies.

So what are they doing? Mining for patients to get a BRCA 1 & 2 test for God know what cost? That should be up to their primary care or GYN doctor, not the imaging center or radiologists.

[bluedivergirl]

So what are they doing? Mining for patients to get a BRCA 1 & 2 test for God know what cost? That should be up to their primary care or GYN doctor, not the imaging center or radiologists.

I think that is what they're doing. I do not have a family history of breast cancer, so most of the questionnaire did not apply. They didn't say a word about it at my mammogram appointment.

[MandoMan]

So what are they doing? Mining for patients to get a BRCA 1 & 2 test for God know what cost? That should be up to their primary care or GYN doctor, not the imaging center or radiologists.

“Coverage of BRCA gene testing ultimately depends on your individual medical insurance plan. According a 2011 case studyTrusted Source, most private insurance companies do cover BRCA gene testing for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility criteria varies from plan to plan, but usually includes individuals who are considered high-risk for cancer. However, BRCA coverage does not seem to be as common for individuals enrolled in public insurance plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Without insurance, BRCA testing can range from roughly $300 to $5,000 or more, depending on copayments, coinsurance, lab fees, and more.”

BRCA Gene Testing: Candidates, Procedure, Results, Cost & More (https://www.healthline.com/health/brca-gene-testing#procedure)

Read the article, and you will see that only a very small percentage of women getting mammograms need this test. However, the company is trying to get lots of women to ask for it, even though they don’t need it, because it’s a good money-making scheme.

[golfing eagles]

“Coverage of BRCA gene testing ultimately depends on your individual medical insurance plan. According a 2011 case studyTrusted Source, most private insurance companies do cover BRCA gene testing for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility criteria varies from plan to plan, but usually includes individuals who are considered high-risk for cancer. However, BRCA coverage does not seem to be as common for individuals enrolled in public insurance plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Without insurance, BRCA testing can range from roughly $300 to $5,000 or more, depending on copayments, coinsurance, lab fees, and more.”

BRCA Gene Testing: Candidates, Procedure, Results, Cost & More (https://www.healthline.com/health/brca-gene-testing#procedure)

Read the article, and you will see that only a very small percentage of women getting mammograms need this test. However, the company is trying to get lots of women to ask for it, even though they don’t need it, because it’s a good money-making scheme.

Exactly

[DAVES]

I am scheduled for a mammogram tomorrow at Lake Medical Imaging. This morning I received an email questionnaire from AMBRY GEN saying that it would save time at my appointment tomorrow. It started off asking for my name and date of birth. Thinking this was a scam, I called Lake Medical Imaging, asking if they knew anything about it. Yes, it's from a parent company to see if you qualify for testing for the breast cancer gene. You have the choice to fill it out or not.

I'm far from an expert but, Doctor" information. I do understand why they need it. However, in terms of ID thief, it has to be a great source for ID theft. Name address phone number, social security number, age, etc etc etc etc. People with access every employee past, present and future.

The form? Print it out, fill it out and take it with you. Today, in mass medicine, medical people, many have forgotten they work for you not the other way around. Like many other things difficult to explain without being offensive. I would be lost without my computer. Part of the cost is HUMANITY.

[DAVES]

“Coverage of BRCA gene testing ultimately depends on your individual medical insurance plan. According a 2011 case studyTrusted Source, most private insurance companies do cover BRCA gene testing for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility criteria varies from plan to plan, but usually includes individuals who are considered high-risk for cancer. However, BRCA coverage does not seem to be as common for individuals enrolled in public insurance plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Without insurance, BRCA testing can range from roughly $300 to $5,000 or more, depending on copayments, coinsurance, lab fees, and more.”

BRCA Gene Testing: Candidates, Procedure, Results, Cost & More (https://www.healthline.com/health/brca-gene-testing#procedure)

Read the article, and you will see that only a very small percentage of women getting mammograms need this test. However, the company is trying to get lots of women to ask for it, even though they don’t need it, because it’s a good money-making scheme.

There is no question our medical care is a mess. Drs are regularly sued adding to the cost of malpractice insurance-part of their overhead cost. Tests? Many are done and paid for to cover the doctor.

The patients. Well it is covered-SOMEONE OTHER THAN ME IS PAYING FOR IT or, I've paid for it, so I might as well get it

Add to that, self insured, you agree to pay if you need ......... You pay ???? retail, Insurance companies, medicare, medicaid pay half to a third less then what you would be forced to pay.

The accountant staff decides what they will pay for, You want something nontraditional,
You must pay for it. That seems fair to me but surely there will be other OPINIONS.

We say we SCREAM equal medical care for all whether they are paying for it or not. Yet another idea that fails a REALITY test.

Where we are and how we got here

[Sheltie-Lover]

Go play golf. I filled it out and it was painless and better explained if there was a risk from family history. Primary care physdo not get into these discussions for older people.

[golfing eagles]

Go play golf. I filled it out and it was painless and better explained if there was a risk from family history. Primary care physdo not get into these discussions for older people.

They don't????? News to me:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[KSSunshine]

I had the same offer in January. It would be covered under insurance only if I met certain history such as a close family member who had breast cancer. Otherwise, it was $200.

[rochellepfaff]

I am scheduled for a mammogram tomorrow at Lake Medical Imaging. This morning I received an email questionnaire from AMBRY GEN saying that it would save time at my appointment tomorrow. It started off asking for my name and date of birth. Thinking this was a scam, I called Lake Medical Imaging, asking if they knew anything about it. Yes, it's from a parent company to see if you qualify for testing for the breast cancer gene. You have the choice to fill it out or not.

I got the same email. It made it look like it was from Lake Imaging. I was also suspicious becasue they already have my medical history. Why do they need it again? So I complained to Lake Imaging that they need to make it more clear that this is a solicitation, and not from Lake Imaging. They're trying to sell you something that I don't want.

[Girlcopper]

I think that is what they're doing. I do not have a family history of breast cancer, so most of the questionnaire did not apply. They didn't say a word about it at my mammogram appointment.
So? Its optional. Throw it away. Why waste time giving it a second thought. Why care?

[Girlcopper]

I got the same email. It made it look like it was from Lake Imaging. I was also suspicious becasue they already have my medical history. Why do they need it again? So I complained to Lake Imaging that they need to make it more clear that this is a solicitation, and not from Lake Imaging. They're trying to sell you something that I don't want.
Then dont buy it. Easy peasy

[Pat2015]

So what are they doing? Mining for patients to get a BRCA 1 & 2 test for God know what cost? That should be up to their primary care or GYN doctor, not the imaging center or radiologists.

Agree, as the form has nothing to do with your appointment and when you get to the appointment they ask you if you’d like to be screened for various cancers via a blood test that my doctor didn’t order. They also want you to sign to pay for the test as they aren’t sure if you’re insurance will cover it or not??? Funny how they knew my mammogram would be covered by my insurance but aren’t sure about this? I strongly disagree with duping people into thinking that you need to fill out the form before your appt, and pushing a test for an unknown amount of money (up to $250) that your doctor didn’t order!

[golfing eagles]

Agree, as the form has nothing to do with your appointment and when you get to the appointment they ask you if you’d like to be screened for various cancers via a blood test that my doctor didn’t order. They also want you to sign to pay for the test as they aren’t sure if you’re insurance will cover it or not??? Funny how they knew my mammogram would be covered by my insurance but aren’t sure about this? I strongly disagree with duping people into thinking that you need to fill out the form before your appt, and pushing a test for an unknown amount of money (up to $250) that your doctor didn’t order!

They only get away with it because the radiologist is a M.D. But personally I wish they would stick to treating pictures of patients rather than actual patients.

[Pat2015]

Exactly as it doesn’t have anything to do with the appointment.

[Parker]

I too got this form. After asking questions I declined to fill it out. Too much data mining going on everywhere and I don't trust where all this info is going.

[kendi]

I am scheduled for a mammogram tomorrow at Lake Medical Imaging. This morning I received an email questionnaire from AMBRY GEN saying that it would save time at my appointment tomorrow. It started off asking for my name and date of birth. Thinking this was a scam, I called Lake Medical Imaging, asking if they knew anything about it. Yes, it's from a parent company to see if you qualify for testing for the breast cancer gene. You have the choice to fill it out or not.

I was asked the same up North and declined to answer. Not interested in genetic testing.

[NotGolfer]

I got it too and declined. There is a history in my family but my question would be..."so one tests positive, then what?" There isn't a preventative that I know of other than trying to do the right thing with diet, exercise etc and that doesn't necessarily mean one will stave it off. "Knowing" would just add to stress, IMHO. My philosophy is "IF" I get it (or any disease) we'll deal with it as effectively as possible.

[Luggage]

By federal law you never have to give your social security number to anybody. So don't, and if they complain walk out and find another place

[Luggage]

Excluding financial institutions which you should do first hand if you can

[KRMACK55]

I am scheduled for a mammogram tomorrow at Lake Medical Imaging. This morning I received an email questionnaire from AMBRY GEN saying that it would save time at my appointment tomorrow. It started off asking for my name and date of birth. Thinking this was a scam, I called Lake Medical Imaging, asking if they knew anything about it. Yes, it's from a parent company to see if you qualify for testing for the breast cancer gene. You have the choice to fill it out or not.
Wrong ! The most valuable commodity today is your personal information ! Ambry genetics is an outsourced company who collects info for both medical and marketing needs ! Everyone sells your info thousands of ways.

Never complete online info and never put your SSN on any hard copies.
Don’t argue with the clerks at the front desk they don’t understand you can explain to management

[KRMACK55]

So what are they doing? Mining for patients to get a BRCA 1 & 2 test for God know what cost? That should be up to their primary care or GYN doctor, not the imaging center or radiologists.
Telemarketing and yes reselling but the way that test is now about 18,000 my Michigan blue cross paid for it however guess what ? Having that test only decreases a reup by 7% even that number is reliable

[KRMACK55]

I'm far from an expert but, Doctor" information. I do understand why they need it. However, in terms of ID thief, it has to be a great source for ID theft. Name address phone number, social security number, age, etc etc etc etc. People with access every employee past, present and future.

The form? Print it out, fill it out and take it with you. Today, in mass medicine, medical people, many have forgotten they work for you not the other way around. Like many other things difficult to explain without being offensive. I would be lost without my computer. Part of the cost is HUMANITY.
Wrong never ever give an unknown person or entity your SSN ! All facilities have employees that sell as well as companies ! The most valuable commodity is your name address SSN and cell number

[certcars]

Then dont buy it. Easy peasy

It's a genetic test. I did it recently with AMBRY GEN. If you are at high risk for developing breast or ovarian cancer (based on yours or family history), your insurance should pay for it. Mine did. Call your insurance to be sure.