06 May 2025

At Labcorp, now including Invitae, we know that without genetic counselors, advancing personalized patient care through genetics wouldn’t be possible. But genetic counselors face significant challenges that impact their ability to do the work efficiently and effectively.
To better understand these barriers and potential solutions, we surveyed over 100 genetic counselors at hospitals, health systems and independent practices across the United States.
In The Pulse of Genetic Counselors, we found challenges in three key areas:
- Workload/time constraints
- Insurance/reimbursement
- Rapid technological advancements
Explore The Pulse of Genetic Counselors
See what genetic counselors and their provider partners are saying, get a glimpse into the challenges facing genetic counselors and gain insights into potential solutions.