FAQs

Your journey starts with an initial complementary consultation to evaluate if BHIPM is the right fit for you.
Should you want to move forward, the initial assessment includes: the creation of an account on Biography Health where we collect your comprehensive medical history, family history, lifestyle history, personal goals, and the results of your at-home genetic testing.
Once all results have been received and reviewed by our physicians, an extensive report (The GetDNAbled Report) is generated, which contains: a detailed risk assessment using the genomic, medical, family and lifestyle history, recommendations for targeted interventions to further evaluate and mitigate these risks and achieve your personal goals. These recommendations may include medication changes, supplements, laboratory and imaging tests, procedures, specific lifestyle and diet interventions.

You can take the report to your primary care physician (PCP) so they can incorporate your precision medicine recommendations into your regular ongoing care if desired; Or alternatively we can provide you with ongoing precision medicine care, which includes ordering of tests, imaging, referrals, prescriptions as needed and monitoring of your longitudinal health data with regular adjustments to our care plan to help you achieve your goals. We will share any results with your primary care provider as directed by you.

We will then closely monitor the outcome of the recommended further evaluations and interventions and meet with you weekly/biweekly to ensure ongoing optimal personalized health management. We periodically re-analyze your genomic profile as new literature is published that may be relevant to you and adjust recommendations and specific interventions based on the most recent science and your health metrics.

Individuals who would like to take charge of their own health and not rely on standardized guidelines for the masses. If you are someone who has specific goals or questions and feels there is not enough space in primary care to address those, you came to the right place!

The program is currently limited to individuals in California.
We also provide consult services to other physicians (peer-to-peer service) across state lines.
This is helpful for those who have an engaged primary care provider out of state who would like occasional precision medicine consultations regarding your care from us.

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a comprehensive genetic test that reads nearly all of a person’s DNA to identify genetic variants that may influence health, disease risk, medication response, and overall longevity. The benefits include the ability to detect rare or unexpected genetic conditions, personalize prevention and treatment strategies, and uncover actionable insights long before symptoms appear. However, WGS also has limitations—not all genetic variants are fully understood, some findings may be uncertain or have no clear medical guidance, and the test may not detect every type of genetic change (such as certain structural or mitochondrial variants). Risks include the possibility of learning unexpected or sensitive information, uncovering findings that may affect family members, and potential emotional or insurance implications. For most clients, WGS is a powerful tool for precision medicine when paired with expert interpretation and ongoing guidance

No. The entire GET DNAbled process can be done in the privacy of your own home. The intake can be done from home through a video call or phone call and the genetic testing kit cheek swab Q-tip) will be shipped directly to you and you can return it directly to the lab with a prepaid envelope. The final report delivery is done via video call or phone call. If blood draws are required, they can be done in the comfort of your chosen location, including your own home. If you prefer an in-person experience for any of the above, you can make an appointment to come to our offices in the Los Angeles area.

Your whole genome testing and GET DNAbled reports are currently not covered by insurance — although some of the additional laboratory and screeing tests may be, depending on your personal medical and family history. We are happy to provide you with medical superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

No one is allowed access to your genetic information or GET DNAbled reports without your permission. Your genetic rights under US law are protected by GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act). Genetic information cannot be used for purposes of limiting access to health insurance or employment. It can be used to limit access to life insurance and long-term care insurance. We do not advise sharing or selling your genetic information unless it is de-identified and anonymized. Your actual name is not used at all in the sequencing of your DNA.
We do not communicate with your health insurance directly that you had genetic testing done; there may be instances where they may ask you about previous genetic testing or you may need or want to disclose your test results to your health insurance in order to obtain follow on treatment for any conditions we may uncover.

Your individualized results are securely uploaded to your Biography Health patient portal. Our physicians will walk you through all the information compiled into your personalized blueprint. All of your GET DNAbled reports, raw Whole Genome Sequence (WGS) data file, as well as any other actionable results will all be summarized on your GET DNAbled Consultation Report which will remain saved in your HIPAA compliant patient portal for you to securely access and/or download and share with your family or doctor.
Our patient portal also allows you to track other health metrics such as lab values to monitor your progress towards your goals.
You may request deletion of all of this information at any time.

We act as a supplemental consultant service for your primary care physician (PCP) to help tailor your primary care management to your genomic risk profile.
We issue a consultative report (The GetDNAbled Report) that includes the genomic findings and recommendations as to how to tailor your primary care plan to you as an individual. We may recommend additional laboratory or imaging evaluation to further investigate potential risks.

Your primary care management then continues with your PCP, who can order the necessary subsequent workup for you; however, we are happy to take on your precision management care and follow ups if desired.

We welcome you to invite your primary care physician (PCP) to the consultative report with our physicians. Thereafter, your PCP can help you manage the medical recommendations that are given. You will also be able to share your reports with your PCP who can download them and keep them in your chart for future reference (if you direct the PCP to do so). We do not automatically share your information with any other physicians unless directed by you to do so.

From beginning to end, the full GET DNAbled process takes 6-8 weeks. Your genetic testing takes approximately 4-6 weeks. From there, it generally takes our physicians 1-2 weeks to create and finalize your GET DNAbled Report, which we will walk you through during your report review appointment.

BHIPM puts the patient back into the driver’s seat: you are in charge of your own health and we are here to support you and your specific goals.
We operate with full transparency: at each step we discuss what we are doing, why we are doing it, what the results are, what they mean, what the options are going forward, and then you decide what you would like to do next.

We prioritize the privacy and security of your healthcare information and care plans with us and do not share any information with anyone unless directed to do so by you.

We rely on evidence based medical science from trusted sources and utilize artificial intelligence to ensure to stay up to date and personalize healthcare down to the individual, unique genomic profile.

BHIPM provides a healthcare strategy - just like a tax strategy, we first analyze your complete background and current situation and find out about your goals in the short term and long term. We then use this information to develop a personalized plan to help you achieve these goals, with your individual risks and assets in mind. We provide periodic check ins and re-evaluations to accommodate and mitigate anything that life throws at you.