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SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today provided an update on its engagement with UnitedHealthcare (UNH) following the Nov 1, 2024 publication of its updated medical policy restricting access to multi-gene panel pharmacogenetic tests, including Myriad’s GeneSight test, under its commercial and individual exchange benefit plans, effective January 1, 2025.
Since the announcement, Myriad has actively engaged in constructive dialogue with UNH regarding the clinical evidence supporting Myriad’s proprietary and clinically differentiated mental health medication test, GeneSight, including presenting additional clinical data to UnitedHealthcare for its further review and consideration. Myriad has requested that UHC enrollees continue to have access to the test in 2025, especially in the primary care setting where a significant majority of antidepressants are prescribed 1.
“Following the tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th, we extend our deepest condolences to Brian’s family and all employees of UnitedHealthcare. Soon, at the appropriate time, we plan to continue our dialogue with UNH and other key stakeholders,” said Paul J. Diaz, President and CEO, Myriad Genetics. “We desire resolution ahead of year-end, but discussions may extend into early 2025. We remain steadfast in our confidence in the clinical validity and utility of GeneSight, which we believe is supported by clinical evidence, including peer-reviewed research studies.”
During Myriad’s third quarter earnings call held on November 6, 2024, the company provided an estimate of the 2024 financial impact of UNH’s updated medical policy. While Myriad continues to engage with UNH, the company reaffirms this estimate.
About the GeneSight® Psychotropic Test
The GeneSight Psychotropic test from Myriad Genetics is the category-leading pharmacogenomic test for more than 60 medications commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions. The GeneSight test can help inform clinicians about how a patient’s genes may impact how they metabolize and/or respond to certain psychiatric medications. Tens of thousands of clinicians have ordered the GeneSight test for almost three million patients in order to receive genetic information that is unique to each patient. The GeneSight test supplements other information considered by a clinician as part of a comprehensive medical assessment. The clinical validity, clinical utility and economic utility of the GeneSight test have been evaluated in multiple peer-reviewed publications. Learn more at GeneSight.com.