UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Opens Shield Blood Test Coverage For Adults 45 And Older

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) has become the first major commercial insurer to cover Guardant Health's Shield blood test for early colorectal cancer screening. The new coverage applies to eligible adults aged 45 and older, expanding access to a blood-based alternative to traditional screening methods. For investors watching UnitedHealth Group, this coverage decision highlights how the insurer is using its scale to s…