Cancer Genetics Signs Agreement with MultiPlan

Posted: May 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Cancer Genetics, Inc. (CGIX) ("CGI" or the "Company"), a leader in oncology-focused personalized medicine, has entered into an agreement with MultiPlan, Inc. (MultiPlan), the industrys most comprehensive provider of healthcare cost management solutions.

As a participating provider in the PHCS and MultiPlan networks, CGI will be able to offer providers with its cutting-edge proprietary tests and testing services in hematological and urogenital cancers. MultiPlan contracts with 900,000 healthcare providers across the United States, and has an estimated 57 million consumers accessing MultiPlan network products.

Dr. Anthony Sposato, MultiPlan Vice President & Corporate Medical Director, stated, The inclusion of CGIs oncology-focused testing services and proprietary tests are a welcome addition to our provider networks, allowing for efficient incorporation of genomic information in patient care.

This is a tremendous opportunity for us and further validates our position in cancer diagnostics, stated Panna Sharma, president and CEO of CGI. We expect the MultiPlan agreement to increase access to our oncology-focused services for patients and clinicians while providing the potential to streamline reimbursements.

About Cancer Genetics

Cancer Genetics, Inc. (CGI) is an emerging leader in DNA-based cancer diagnostics and servicessome of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world. Our tests target cancers that are difficult to diagnose and predict treatment outcomes. These cancers include hematological, urogenital and HPV-associated cancers.

We also offer a comprehensive range of non-proprietary oncology-focused tests and laboratory services that provide critical genomic information to healthcare professionals as well as biopharma and biotech. Our state-of-the-art reference lab is focused entirely on maintaining clinical excellence and is both CLIA certified and CAP accredited and has licensure from several states including New York State.

CGI has established strong research collaborations with major cancer centers such as Memorial Sloan-Kettering, The Cleveland Clinic and the National Cancer Institute. For further information, please seewww.cancergenetics.com.

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