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Workflow Automation Can Address the Needs of Large and Small Labs

Craig Rubenstein

Thorough process evaluation helps seamlessly implement workflow automation solutions

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Using Robust Cloud Platforms to Unlock Real-Time Lab Insights

Brandy Gunsolus, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Jennifer Maxwell, BS

Cloud-based solutions help identify roadblocks and tailor optimal solutions to create successful lab operations

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Future-Proof Your Clinical Lab: 6 Transformations in Lab Design and Operations

Kate Malagiere, BS

Seeking inputs from the research community in the early stages of lab design is a gamechanger

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Fight Inflation by Improving Your Lab’s Margins

Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

Learn how to improve operational margins during tough economic times, including labor strategies, reducing expenditures, and improving revenue

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What is IVDR? How Can You Ensure Your Lab Complies with It?

Glenn S. Demby

Tips to help your clinical lab meet the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)

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How a Laboratory Information Management System Can Drive Revenue in Medical Labs

Jaswant S. Tony, MS

Integrating LIMS with telehealth and other digital platforms may help boost revenue and profitability

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What New IVD Regulations Mean for Manufacturing

Today's Clinical Lab

Read more about the impact of new regulations for IVD products and what it means for future innovations

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Global Sustainability Survey Reports Progress Toward Greener Labs

Agilent Technologies Inc.

Laboratories seek to actively participate and accelerate sustainability efforts

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How Can Clinical Labs Support Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Screening?

Hologic

Pap and HPV testing together is highly sensitive and offers the most comprehensive defense against rising rates of cervical cancer

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How to Create a HIPAA Data Breach Notification Policy

Glenn S. Demby

Failure to provide timely notification of patient data breaches exposes your lab to significant HIPAA liability risk

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4 Tips for Creating a Successful Laboratory Stewardship Program

Becky O’Neal, MBA, MLS

Effective lab stewardship can improve patient care and cut costs

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Everybody Loves SALSA: Support the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

Jesse L. Day, MHA, BSc, MLS(ASCP)CM

If Congress fails to act before January 1, clinical labs will see almost immediate reductions in reimbursements

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TCL 2022 Digital Forum: Update on Coding, Billing, and Reimbursement in Today’s Clinical Labs

Today's Clinical Lab

Join Today's Clinical Lab and Diana Voorhees, MA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCP, CPCO, to help you stay up-to-date with coding, billing, and reimbursement rules

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A Second Life for Specimens Means More Medical Progress

Eric Langlois

Labs that routinely place clinical remnant samples in waste may be missing an opportunity to generate revenue

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Ease the Squeeze with Data Automation

John (JD) Donnelly

Improving patients’ financial journeys can increase revenue and reduce expenses

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Update: Establishing a COVID-19 Diagnostic Lab

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Recent updates issued by the CDC affect COVID-19 diagnostics labs

Fortis Life Sciences Highlights First Year Success

Fortis Life Sciences

Company expands into key market verticals in diagnostics, therapeutics, and research discovery

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Three Tips for Understaffed Laboratories

Shawn Wierzbowski

Why does one clinical lab struggle with staffing while the other down the street doesn’t?

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How to Reduce Waste and Save Money in Your Lab

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Learn different ways to reduce lab waste without adding extra work to daily routines

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Look Beyond COVID-19 for the Next Revenue Source

Mark Dorner

Three reasons clinical labs should offer testing services directly to consumers