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July 1, 2026

Guardant Health Inc. UnitedHealth Policy Coverage Decision on GH Shield Test

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Guardant Health (GH) received a positive coverage decision from UnitedHealth for its Shield colorectal cancer screening test, expanding access to 40 million additional Americans.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.UnitedHealth issued a positive coverage decision for Guardant Health's Shield test, set to take effect in August 2026.
  • 2.Improved commercial payer coverage is expected to unlock significant revenue growth and volume in the 45-64 age demographic.

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  • Global product; distributing entities
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