Leverage Quality Benefits to Retain Top Talent

Biocom California Purchasing Group is continuing to expand our suite of healthcare benefits, providing members with best-in-class solutions that significantly improve their employees’ access to health and wellness resources. Building on the success of our Beyond Benefits program in collaboration with Marsh McLennan Agency, we are proud to introduce even more healthcare programs for members and their employees. Our full slate of healthcare suppliers means life science organizations can cover their teams with leading-edge benefits while accessing turnkey HR solutions. Interested in learning more? Schedule a meeting with your regional sourcing advisor. 

Life Science Benefits Solution

Beyond Benefits has served our members for over ten years and continues to provide unparalleled large-group benefits to life science members of all sizes. The program’s low renewal rates compared to the market, coupled with flexibility in plan choice, have made it a premier solution covering 230-plus life science companies and over 35,000 individuals both in California and nationwide. The Beyond Benefits Trust is guaranteed to remain operational for employers over the next few years and we continue to develop program enhancements that meet the needs of life science employers of all sizes, starting with as few as four employees.

"Hire to Retire" HR Platform

FUSE Life Science, a benefits ecosystem from Marsh McLennan Agency in partnership with AlphaStaff, is another dynamic solution designed to streamline all matters pertaining to HR and human capital management. By combining MMA’s expertise with AlphaStaff’s cutting-edge technology and HR support services, your team will enjoy the best of both worlds including access to industry-leading benefit plans with large group rates, payroll administration and HRIS, W-2 processing, and HR best practices, resources and tools. Whether you employ two or 500 people, FUSE Life Science is your one-stop-shop to manage your comprehensive HR needs.

Multi-cancer Detection Test

According to market research, 94% of employees want to know if they have cancer as early as possible1, but about 70% of deadly cancers aren’t screened for today2. It’s time for a change. The Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test is a breakthrough employee benefit that can detect a cancer signal across 50+ types of cancers3—and it’s available today. Additional safety information is available here.

1: Market research data on file 2020. Study demographics include 314 respondents, age 40+, who were employed full-time at larger organizations.
2: Assumes screening is available for all prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer cases and 43% of lung cancer cases (based on estimated proportion of lung cancers that occur in screen-eligible individuals older than 40 years) Source: Estimated deaths per year in 2021 from American Cancer Society Cancer Facts and Figures 2021. Available here.
3: Klein EA, Richards D, Cohn A, et al. Clinical validation of a targeted methylation-based multi-cancer early detection test using an independent validation set. Ann Oncol. 2021;32(9):1167-1177. Doi: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.05.806..

Empower & REtain top talent

Do you need help developing leaders, prioritizing well-being, or improving retention? Through 1:1 personalized professional coaching, LeggUP Talent Insurance helps your leaders and new managers develop skills around hyper-relevant issues like handling difficult conversations and leading knowledge workers. By focusing on issues like stress management and avoiding burnout, Talent Insurance helps employees develop skills, habits, and behaviors that reduce work-related triggers directly impacting their mental health. By directly and indirectly improving job satisfaction, emotional health, and relationships, LeggUP ensures companies retain their greatest
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PRIORITIZING MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Awareness Month is a great reminder to check in on your emotional well-being. With everything going on in the world, it’s normal to want some extra help with your mental health right now. Whether you’re feeling down, having trouble sleeping, or you just feel a bit off, members currently enrolled with One Medical can utilize this primary care benefit to book a mental health visit from the comfort of their own home. Enrolled members also have access to a group workshop series that combines education, skill-building, and community support to help learn how to manage stress and anxiety long-term.

Genetic Health Screening

Genomic Life is accelerating genomic medicine and proactive health for everyone by turning personal genetic insights into impactful clinical actions. Understanding an individual’s unique genome helps predict future risk, inform treatment, and drive high-impact approaches to optimize health. Their genome benefit management program facilitates access to genetic tests and services, and enables employee healthcare journeys that are personalized, predictive, and proactive experiences—providing the information, expertise, and support to members and their doctors precisely when needed.

Upcoming Events & Webinars

Greater Los Angeles Life Science Happy Hour

Thursday, June 2
Culver City

Biocom California and Fisher Scientific invite you to a happy hour on the patio at Father’s Office to network with fellow life science innovators in the Greater Los Angeles area. This event aims to build and foster the region’s life science community and promote idea sharing to accelerate the industry’s growth. 

Bay Area Life Science Happy Hour

Thursday, June 2
South San Francisco

Join Biocom California for a casual happy hour to connect with other life science professionals across the Bay Area. The happy hour will be designed for you to forge and develop relationships within our member community and learn more about our Bay Area Committees and other ways you can get involved.

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