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The natural answer to this conundrum is to reimagine the blood testing journey around the needs and preferences of the patient.

9 Metrics to Guide a Patient-Centric Blood Testing Process

Kimberly Wilson

How labs can assess performance, enhance patient engagement, and build trust through a patient-focused approach to blood testing

The research team analyzed data from two major cohorts: the Canadian Alliance for Healthy Hearts and Minds (CAHHM) and the UK Biobank, using MRI scans to measure fat distribution and artery health.

‘Skinny Fat’ Linked to Silent Artery Damage, Study Reveals

McMaster University

McMaster-led study shows hidden fat contributes to artery damage, regardless of body weight

While the focus is on insurance policy, the implications for clinical labs are real and worth watching closely, particularly for those in hospital, community, or rural health settings.

How 17M Americans Enrolled in Medicaid and ACA Plans Could Lose Their Health Insurance by 2034

Simon F. Haeder, PhD

ACA coverage losses could mean fewer tests and tighter lab budgets

Nearly half of Americans get their health insurance through their employers.

Employers Are Failing to Insure the Working Class—Medicaid Cuts Will Leave Them Even More Vulnerable

Sumit Agarwal, MD, MPH, PhD

The Congressional Budget Office estimates 7.8 million people will lose Medicaid coverage under Trump’s new domestic policy law, including access to essential laboratory testing

As POCT technologies advance, patients in rural or remote areas may be able to participate in clinical trials that may not otherwise be feasible.

Evaluating the Potential of Point-of-Care Testing in Clinical Trials

Chuck Drucker, MBA, Kelli Aufderheide

As clinical trial sponsors aim to reduce patient burden and improve engagement, point-of-care testing offers practical advantages

A clinical laboratory staff member wearing PPE sits at a microscope and evaluates a sample in a laboratory at Mayo Clinic.

Celebrating Excellence: The Role of Medical Laboratory Professionals in Health Care

William Morice II, MD, PhD

Laboratories drive operational efficiencies, spur innovation, and support the financial health of hospital systems

Faster Results, Fewer Bottlenecks: Optimizing Pathology Workflows

Agilent Technologies

Reduce turnaround time, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and minimize manual labor in immunohistochemistry

Close up photo of a list of antibodies tested for in a patient medical report.

People Find Medical Test Results Hard to Understand, Increasing Overall Worry

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The problem is that many medical reports aren’t written with patients in mind

Photo of a roadway with a painted yellow line with the words ‘safety first’ written in the paint.

New Guidance for Ensuring AI Safety in Real-World Clinical Settings

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The new guidance on artificial intelligence was published in JAMA by UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine researchers

Photo of red wooden blocks stacked on a table with the word “RISK” spelled on the front of them as falling blocks threaten to topple the red blocks.

Top Threats Facing the Clinical Laboratory Industry in 2025 and Beyond: What Leaders Need to Know

Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP)CM

Four industry threats that clinical laboratory leaders must monitor to protect their market position and drive future growth over the next decade

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