Lab Information System (LIS) Archives

How to Train Your Staff on a New LIS System

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How to Train Your Staff on a New LIS Without Disrupting Workflow Change Without Chaos Implementing a new Laboratory Information System (LIS) can transform your operations automating workflows, improving compliance, and connecting systems. But for many labs, the biggest challenge isn’t the technology itself, it’s the transition. Staff members are already managing high volumes, tight deadlines,

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How Public Health Labs Use LIS to Respond to Outbreaks

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How Public Health Labs Use LIS to Respond to Outbreaks Introduction: When Time Defines Outcomes In public health, every second counts. Whether it’s COVID-19, influenza, or an emerging pathogen, the speed and accuracy of diagnostic response determine how fast communities can contain an outbreak. Behind every rapid test result and epidemiological report is an often

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Reducing Operational Costs with a Value-Based LIS Model

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Reducing Operational Costs with a Value-Based LIS Model Moving Beyond Transactional Software For many labs, software decisions have traditionally been made based on upfront costs not long-term value. A “basic” Laboratory Information System (LIS) might seem affordable at first glance, but over time, hidden inefficiencies, manual labor, and lack of integration quietly increase operational expenses.

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Why Physician Office Labs Are Investing in LIS More Than Ever

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Why Physician Office Labs Are Investing in LIS More Than Ever Rise of In-House Testing Physician Office Labs (POLs) have become a cornerstone of decentralized diagnostics. In the past, these labs were limited to waived tests and basic equipment. Today, they’re evolving performing more complex tests, adopting CLIA certification, and serving as a key revenue

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Empowering Anatomic Pathology Labs with End-to-End Informatics

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Empowering Anatomic Pathology Labs with End-to-End Informatics A New Era for Anatomic Pathology Anatomic pathology (AP) plays a foundational role in patient care providing critical diagnoses through tissue analysis, histology, cytology, and surgical pathology. But as diagnostic complexity increases and case volumes grow, traditional workflows no longer support modern expectations. Paper requisitions, disjointed systems, and

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A Socio-Technical Framework for LIS Implementation Planning

Blog, Lab Information System (LIS), LIS Integration, LIS Studies / Atif Rashid

A Socio-Technical Framework for LIS Implementation Planning 1. The Imperative of a Socio-Technical Approach to LIS Implementation 1.1. Beyond Technicalities: The Case for a Holistic Framework The implementation of a new Laboratory Information System (LIS) is a critical undertaking for any clinical or research facility. These projects often represent significant capital investments and are expected

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How Integrated LIS & RCM Systems Improve Lab Profitability

Blog, Lab Automation, Lab Information System (LIS), Lab RCM, LIS Integration, Medical Billing / Atif Rashid

How Integrated LIS & RCM Systems Improve Lab Profitability Why Integration Is the Key to Sustainable Lab Revenue Laboratories don’t just process specimens they process transactions. Every test performed must ultimately be billed, tracked, and reimbursed. But for many labs, revenue leakage, billing delays, and claim denials remain daily challenges. The root problem? Disconnected systems.

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How Interoperable LIS Systems Improve Lab-Physician Collaboration

Blog, Lab Automation, Lab Information System (LIS) / Atif Rashid

How Interoperable LIS Systems Improve Lab-Physician Collaboration From Information Silos to Seamless Collaboration In healthcare, laboratory data drives clinical decisions. But despite this critical role, many labs still struggle to effectively communicate with physicians. Result delivery is delayed, follow-up questions require phone calls, and disconnected systems cause rework. The core problem? Lack of interoperability. When a lab’s

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5 Ways to Use LIS Data for Better Compliance and Quality Control

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5 Ways to Use LIS Data for Better Compliance and Quality Control Compliance and QC Are Data-Driven in 2025 In modern laboratories, compliance and quality control (QC) are not optional, they are operational lifelines. As regulations expand under CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and FDA oversight, labs are being asked to do more than produce results. They

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