Epic, Guardant Health team up for precision oncology

Guardant Health, which develops technologies for precision oncology, announced a new collaboration with Epic to integrate its portfolio of cancer tests within the Epic electronic health record. Company officials say the new partnership will make it easier for health systems, community providers and retail clinics to provide direct ordering, access and delivery of Guardant Health blood tests. "Guardant Health's integration with Epic will provide an easier and more efficient workflow for clinicians to order cancer tests and access real-time results, giving providers the information they need to make the best care decision for their patients."