Now Anyone can Read and Understand Their own Lab Reports

(Overland Park, KS.) – MedExpress Labs is taking a leadership role in Health Care Reform by significantly improving the way in which diagnostic lab testing results are communicated to consumers.  Most results are available within 24 hours through a secure, on-line reporting system.  Even more notably, all of the guesswork of reading a lab report has been minimized with their new revolutionary user-friendly lab report.  Now anyone can read and easily understand their own lab results with colorful visuals and plain language definitions that clearly explain results. MedExpress Labs’ new reporting system is personal and speaks directly to the patient.

            This new approach to reporting goes one step further by explaining to patients what their tests mean and how they can improve their future results with suggestions on lifestyle changes and health education resources.

             At MedExpress Labs, at 7248 W. 121^st St in Overland Park in the Southridge Retail Center across from Costco, patients can walk in and get lab tests done without a doctor’s order and results are completely confidential.   No appointment is necessary and a blood sample or urine specimen is all that is required. These new ground-breaking test reports are usually available online within 24 -48 hours.

            “Our new lab reporting method empowers consumers by helping them clearly understand the results of their diagnostic testing,” remarked David Rexroat, president of MedExpress Labs.  “The content we provide educates and informs – our customers can have better, more meaningful conversations with their health care providers.   

For businesses, MedExpress Labs provides Health Screenings and other wellness testing services with the same, user-friendly reporting system.   In addition to Wellness programs, MedExpress Labs helps businesses improve employee productivity and even reduce their health care costs by streamlining the process and lowering the costs of diagnostic tests.

            For more information on individual testing or employer wellness programs at MedExpress Labs log on to www.medexpresslabs.com or call 913-897-8378.

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January 2010 Vol 2, Issue 1 New Lab Reports   Easier to Read AND Easier to Understand       MedExpress Labs is pleased to announce a new partnership with Viveda.  Together we will provide our customers with cutting edge lab reports that are easier to read and easier to understand.  Starting soon, all reports will not only give you your basic results but your report will also provide you with more guidance and explain those results in detail. And in a way that the average person can understand. You don’t have to have a medical degree to interpret your labs anymore. What is Viveda?    Viveda is a cutting edge lab report that helps you with the following: Evaluating. Viveda provides more information on your current state of health than any other lab report  Understanding. Your lifestyle has a tremendous affect on your health. Viveda helps you understand your lab results in an easy to read format and the additional information that it provides helps you know if you’re making the right choices to ensure long-term wellness. Focusing. Everyday we’re bombarded by advice on health and wellness. How do you know what’s best for you? Viveda makes it easier to focus your efforts by revealing which parts of your health need the most attention based on your personal lab results. Acting. Viveda focuses on lifestyle cornerstones – the areas of health that can be most impacted by your actions. Your Viveda lab results will help you understand what steps to take next to improve and preserve your health and wellness. And Tracking. Viveda provides tracking and trending information so you can see first hand if your health is improving over time.   In This Issue What is Viveda? The New Lab Report How This Will Benefit You Quick Links www.ppmwellness.com           The New Lab Report   This is an example of the new  Viveda Lab Report  Only MedExpress Labs offers this valuable service.  The difference in the MedExpress Labs and Viveda partnership : personal, speaks directly to you colorful visuals clearly explain results plain language definitions describe the relevance of each test health education information provides actionable tips for improving health individual readings are assimilated into one overall measurement of health the ability to compare results from year to year   How This Will Benefit You   The new lab report that MedExpress Labs and Viveda will provide you is much more than just a list of numbers that you have to interpret on your own.  Now, you will get helpful information as to what your numbers and lab results really mean for you.  And they will help you understand any future health consequences that may come about from results outside the normal reference ranges.    You can also follow your health through our trending reports that look at all of your labs done through MedExpress Labs. No more guess work and trying to remember what your last lab results were.   MedExpress Labs cares about your health and now we are offering one more tool to help you improve it and maintain it. No other lab can offer you the personal, quality service that you get at MedExpress Labs. Remember MedExpress the next time you have lab testing needs.    Sincerely,   David Rexroat MedExpress Labs

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For example, many Employer based and Individual plans are moving to either Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs). In either case, lab testing is subject to plan deductibles.  For example, if you take cholesterol medication, thyroid medication or are diabetic, you know that you need to test your cholesterol, thyroid or glucose  one to four or more times per year.  When done in conjunction with a doctor visit, these expenses easily run $100 – $150 or more per visit. Often, doctors set up multiple visits – a visit to meet and order labs and then a visit to review lab results and make adjustments to diet, medication, etc.

A better and more efficient way to manage your lab testing needs is to go to a Direct Access Lab.  The reason – you can get your labs drawn and get your results in 24 – 48 hours. With most expenses now subject to deductibles, it is far more efficient to get labs drawn prior to a doctor visit and bring those labs with you on your doctor visit.  You can save money in a couple of ways – you skip a doctor visit AND save money on your lab services.

A few examples of lab charges at MedExpress Labs:

Fasting Lipid Profile (cholesterol)                                                             $49

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)                                                       $59

Hemoglobin A1C                                                                                               $54

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)                                                                 $59

Remember that lab tests are eligible for Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.  As you plan for 2010, keep this in mind.

We’re still waiting on our vaccine from the County HealthDepartment.  It is very hard to tell when (or, frankly if) we’ll get our supply. One thing we do know is that the worst part of the flu season is January and February.  As a result, we are still hoping to get our supply and will definitely make you aware as soon as it is in.

New Year’s Resolution Already?

 

As soon as we hear an update, we’ll let you know.

Happy Birthday to MedExpress Labs!

To celebrate our One Year Anniversary, MedExpress Labs is offering unprecedented specials for all of our services. Visit our website for a complete list of tests and test panels available at our facility.

Fast Health Screenings for Individuals and Companies

If you want to know what your numbers are but just don’t have the time to wait, then MedExpress Labs can help!!  For only $49 ($150 value) we now offer quick and easy health screenings that tell you all you need to know about your health in under 10 minutes.  Check your Total Cholesterol/LDL/ HDL/VLDL and Triglycerides; Glucose; Blood Pressure; BMI; Body Fat Percentage with one small finger prick. We offer Healthy Living Tips to help you understand your numbers and what you should do about them.   And if you are an Employer, MedExpress Labs can provide you with Outstanding Health Screenings at No out-of-pocket costs to you!   Ask us how!

H1N1 Vaccine

The week of November 9, 2009 MedExpress Labs   expects to have the H1N1 vaccine available to the   general public.  We will offer two types of   vaccinations.            Nasal Spray for 2 years to 49 years        Injectable Vaccine for 4 years and up.    There will be no long lines or waits. Come in at your convenience and be in and out in 5 minutes.  The cost will be $20 per vaccine. In addition, we will be providing in-store coupons and Special Savings to all of our H1N1 vaccine customers.   If you are a Coventry member or a Coventry Advantra member the cost of the H1N1 Vaccine in covered under your insurance plan.  To reserve your vaccine please call 913-897-TEST today!   Or, become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. We will notify you the moment we have our supplies in.

Buy 3 Get the 4th Free!

If you are someone who has to get their labs   checked frequently, this is the deal for you!   MedExpress Labs is now offering this Frequent   Lab benefit.     Buy 3 tests at the regular price       and get the 4th one FREE!   Many of our customers taking prescription drugs are asked to get their labs checked frequently.  For instance, someone taking a statin drug like Lipitor may be asked to check their cholesterol and liver functions every 3 months.   Our systems track and trend your lab results – if you get your labs done with us, you will have not only your most recent lab report, but a trend line of your results over time!    Here are some of our prices:                                  Cholesterol                    $49                                Thyroid                           $59                                A1C                                  $54                                Statin Drug Check       $69                                And More!!   And, we can have your lab results emailed or faxed  DIRECTLY to your Doctor or health care professional.  Save time and come directly to us.

 

Now is the time get healthy and stay healthy. Let MedExpress Labs be your wellness partner!   Sincerely,   David Rexroat President MedExpress Labs

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While we are not public health experts, we do know that there is almost always at least a grain of truth on both sides of these issues.  While the vaccine we purchase for our customers is mercury and thimerosol free, many doses are not.  The difference? Pre-filled syringes do not contain mercury or thimerosol. Multi-use vials do contain these ingredients as preservatives.

We work in the health and wellness industry.  This includes a broad range of health care providers and enthusiasts, most focused on wellness.  We often hear laypeople discussing the problems related to flu shots, usually with little or no knowledge of the issue other than something they have read on a blog.

We also have customers that swear by their flu shots every year. They never ask questions about the vaccine or what version of vaccine their provider is giving them.

We say educate yourself! If you start with a philosophy – one way or the other, you are certain to find evidence to support it on the Internet. While there is certainly some evidence that may raise concern for some people about the vaccine, it is also true that there are pregnant mothers suffering from H1N1 right now that are surviving on respirators in hospitals in the Kansas City area (and I’m sure this situation is replicated throughout the world).

We can’t tell you what to do. What we can do is try to provide information about availability of the vaccine.  The rest is your responsibility.