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UnitedHealthcare to Cover NIPT for Average-Risk Pregnancies
Several analysts said that the decision by UHC, the largest private payor in the US, will especially benefit Natera.
Humana Broadens Coverage of NIPT for Average Risk Pregnancies
As a result of the expanded coverage, Natera said it believes there are currently 139 million people covered in the US for average risk NIPT.
ACOG Guidelines Recommend NIPT for All Pregnancies Regardless of Risk
The organization had previously only recommended the use of noninvasive prenatal testing in individuals 35 and older or with other known risk factors.
A preliminary analysis lends some support to covering NIPS for pregnancies beyond high-risk, and some payors have expanded coverage. Â
Studies Outline Outcomes Associated With Cervical Cancer Screening, Triage Strategies
A pair of new studies evaluated the effectiveness of cytologic and HPV-based testing approaches at varied screening intervals for identifying women at risk of cervical cancer.