Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYGN) and The US Oncology Network (The Network) announced today that The Network has selected Myriad Genetic Laboratories as its preferred provider laboratory for hereditary cancer testing. The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based, and independent physician practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. With more than 1,000 affiliated physicians in 19 states, providers in The Network treat over 800,000 patients every year.

As part of the collaboration, Myriad and The US Oncology Network will work together to perform hereditary cancer research through the Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing (GREAT) program within The Network affiliated practices. Under this program, the two organizations will collaborate to create a database that links patient outcomes with genetic test results. Principal among the research aims of this program is to better understand the genotype-phenotype correlation, gene prevalence, and research related to improving patient counselling and access to testing. The scale achieved by combining the largest hereditary cancer testing laboratory in the world with the more than 350 sites of care affiliated with The US Oncology Network will lead to unprecedented insights into the field of oncology.

"We are excited to work with Myriad as they have been a pioneer in personalized medicine for more than 25 years and have an unmatched reputation for diagnostic accuracy and customer service," said Michael Seiden, MD, PhD, chief medical officer of The US Oncology Network. "Additionally, Myriad's expertise and scientific leadership, having authored or co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in the last three years, makes them an ideal research collaborator for The US Oncology Network."

"We are exceptionally pleased to work with The US Oncology Network, and are honored by their recognition of Myriad as a preferred provider laboratory," said Johnathan M. Lancaster, MD, PhD, chief medical officer of Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc. "We share with The Network an absolute commitment to the highest possible quality of clinical care. We will continue to invest in both research and customer service, which set Myriad apart as the industry gold-standard for hereditary cancer testing."

About The US Oncology Network
The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. A physician-led organization, The US Oncology Network unites like-minded physicians and clinicians around a common vision of improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Leveraging healthcare information technology, shared best practices, evidence-based guidelines and quality measurements, physicians within The US Oncology Network are pioneering new ways to achieve this vision. This includes participation in initiatives that are leading the way toward value-based care such as the CMS Innovation Center's Oncology Care Model. The US Oncology Network is committed to strengthening patient access to integrated care in local communities across the nation, including collaboration with a variety of payers, hospitals and academic institutions. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Specialty Health, a division of McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.

About Myriad Genetics
Myriad Genetics Inc., is a leading personalized medicine company dedicated to being a trusted advisor transforming patient lives worldwide with pioneering molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovers and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests that: determine the risk of developing disease, accurately diagnose disease, assess the risk of disease progression and guide treatment decisions across six major medical specialties where molecular diagnostics can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. Myriad is focused on three strategic imperatives: transitioning and expanding its hereditary cancer testing markets, diversifying its product portfolio through the introduction of new products and increasing the revenue contribution from international markets. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference, please visit the Company's website: www.myriad.com.

Myriad, the Myriad logo, BART, BRACAnalysis, Colaris, Colaris AP, EndoPredict, myPath, myRisk, Myriad myRisk, myRisk Hereditary Cancer, myChoice, myPlan, BRACAnalysis CDx, Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx, myChoice HRD, Vectra, GeneSight and Prolaris are trademarks or registered trademarks of Myriad Genetics, Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States and foreign countries. MYGN-F, MYGN-G

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