Simple restructuring of a computerized order form significantly reduced the number of laboratory tests suspected of being unnecessary or redundant. Pre—post intervention. Methods: A new version of the ...

Indianapolis-based Hc1.com, whose software helps health care organizations interpret data to personalize care and control costs, has reached a breakthrough deal with lab-testing giant Quest ...

* Context.-Tests that are performed outside of the ordering institution, send-out tests, represent an area of risk to patients because of complexity associated with sending tests out. Risks related to ...

Laboratory testing plays a pivotal role in managing critically ill patients in intensive care units. In these high-stakes settings, timely and accurate test results are essential for diagnosis, ...

Quest Diagnostics and hc1 developed a new service that employs machine learning to harmonize laboratory testing across health systems in order to help optimize laboratory test utilization. Quest Lab ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pediatric Laboratory Utilization Guidance Service (PLUGS ®) is an initiative from Seattle Children’s Hospital that helps clinical laboratories and ...

Laboratory tests represent the single highest-volume medical intervention, with over 7 billion tests performed every year in the U.S. Although results from diagnostic testing are estimated to ...

Laboratories use the same laboratory equipment they invested in for COVID testing to perform PGx testing. With COVID testing reimbursement dropping, many laboratorians are considering implementing PGx ...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optum today announced the launch of a comprehensive laboratory benefit management solution designed to help health plans reduce unnecessary lab testing and ensure ...

Methods: Based on evidence regarding laboratory test utilization differences among different geographical areas of Spain, we identified serum calcium (s-Ca) testing to be underrequested and total ...