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Through a partnership with Color Genomics, Apple employees in Silicon Valley can receive free genetic testing through the company's AC Health Clinic, which may be a pilot project of the iPhone manufacturer's medical program.

These tests are available free of charge to employees working in Silicon Valley offices and their families. They can be used to screen for genetic health problems and highlight the potential life risks they face as they get older. The project, carried out by Color Genomics, has apparently been running for several months, but only in Apple's offices in the region. According to an anonymous consumer news and business channel source

Screening will be conducted on Apple's AC Wellness website, and the idea behind the plan is to shift to preventive care rather than passive treatment. By marking before possible problems arise, screening can help customers live longer and healthier lives.

Unlike tests conducted by companies such as 23andMe and Oriental, Color tests are not provided directly to consumers, but are prescribed by AC Wellness clinicians, who usually consult the results.

AC Wellness, which opened in 2018, is the primary care solution for Apple employees in California. The project is also a testing ground for future upgrades of Apple's health products and devices. The essence of AC Wellness is to become an independent company of Apple, which helps to limit potential leaks.

The partnership with Color is believed to enable Apple to participate in cutting-edge genetic testing, although there are still questions about how to turn it into future products and services that the company can launch in the future.

Apple's ambition for AC Wellness is to provide employees with the best possible healthcare experience, which can be used as a benefit to attract new employees to the company. To that end, Apple updated employee benefits in November, providing financial assistance to those who choose to adopt, providing more help to new parents, and providing more mental health options for all.

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