LIS-Related Articles
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“Quality Initiatives and the LIS” (Read Online) (Read PDF) Quality is the talk of the industry, and its importance is popping up everywhere. There are multiple ways in which an LIS can help improve and monitor your lab’s quality initiatives. In this article, the author provides some examples of how an LIS can be used to help minimize errors and improve quality outcomes. |
“Quality Initiatives and the LIS” POL Insight 2009-C |
“More In, More Out” (Read Online) (Read PDF) As the laboratory market changes so, too, will the LIS. In this article, various LIS vendors express where they believe the industry will take the development of LIS software and what companies need to do to stay current. |
“More In, More Out” CLP Magazine June 2009 |
“The Stimulus—What does it mean for Clinical Labs?” & “Recovering with New Tax Breaks” (Read Online) (Read PDF) This special supplement from CLP Magazine includes two articles discussing how the recent stimulus bill impacts and benefits labs. |
“The Stimulus--What does it mean for Clinical Labs?” & “Recovering with New Tax Breaks” Supplement of CLP Magazine June 2009 |
“Purchasing a Laboratory Information System—Now What??” (Read Online) (Read PDF) If your facility has decided it is time to make the switch from paper to a Laboratory Information System (LIS), where do you start? Making an informed decision when selecting the right LIS for your lab can be a daunting task. In this article the author discusses the various considerations you face when making a purchase decision—from needs analysis, to viewing product demonstrations, to installing the software. |
“Purchasing a Laboratory Information System—Now What??” POL Insight 2009-A |
“Laboratory Information Systems” (Read Online) (Read PDF) When deciding whether to replace an existing LIS, executives are facing pressure from two different camps—the laboratory and the IT department. The following article provides a snapshot of research findings from KLAS, summarizing feedback received from peer organizations, in an effort to help executives make better decisions. |
“Laboratory Information Systems” Healthcare Informatics February 2009 |
“EMR & LIS: Working Together” (Read Online) (Read PDF) If your practice is considering an EMR, it may also be time for an LIS. This article outlines the benefits a LIS can make in your laboratory and provides a guideline for showing your managing physicians the rewards of implementation.
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“EMR & LIS: Working Together” POL Insight 2008-C |
“Blurred Lines of Surgical, Cytology, and Molecular Pathology Reporting” (Read Online) (Read PDF) Today’s surgical pathology report is not your father’s report. The blurring lines between departments mean hybrid reporting is on the horizon. In this article, the author discusses the need for integrated reporting and the benefits in doing so.
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“Blurred Lines of Surgical, Cytology, and Molecular Pathology Reporting” MLO September 2008 |
“Benefits of Decision Support Technology” (Read Online) (Read PDF) Decision support technology, also referred to as rules-based technology, is an important tool within the LIS. This article provides examples of how when uses, decision support technology can improve efficiency, standardize processes and reduce errors. |
“Benefits of Decision Support Technology” Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory June 2008 |
“An LIS Supports Quality Initiatives” (Read Online) (Read PDF) Quality plays an ever-important role in the laboratory. This article shows the reader how combining data mining with decision-support algorithms in the LIS can help to reduce errors and generate quality reports to help streamline and standardize the quality management process. |
“An LIS Supports Quality Initiatives” MLO April 2008 |
“EMR Remains Key in LIS Industry” (Read Online) (Read PDF) The driving force of the LIS industry continues to be the adoption of the EMR; however, other factors, such as outreach and the development of rules-based technology to improve efficiency, continue to shape the market. This article breaks down the LIS industry and examines the factors shaping and changing today’s laboratory. |
“EMR Remains Key in LIS Industry” Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory December 2007 |
“Reaping the Harvest” (Read Online) (Read PDF) Rice Memorial Hospital sees a boost in its bottom line due to the increased outreach capabilities provided by Orchard’s Harvest LIS and Copia. |
“Reaping the Harvest” CLP October 2007 |
"Orchard... at Top of Satisfaction Survey" (Read PDF) (Read PDF) Users with an Orchard web-connectivity system were polled for Lab Economics, and gave Orchard the highest combined rating based on their satisfaction with support for their Orchard web product and their willingness to buy again. For more information on Lab Economics or to purchase a copy of the entire web connectivity survey, go to www.laboratoryeconomics.com. |
"Orchard, Atlas, and Labtest at Top of Satisfaction Survey" Lab Economics September 2007 |
“Landing a new LIS” (Read Online) (Read PDF) Selecting a new LIS can be an overwhelming process, as there are many items to consider before making the final decision. In this article, two industry experts, Dennis Winsten and Hal Weiner, provide insight and walk the reader though the purchase process from vendor selection to contract negotiation. |
“Landing a new LIS” CAP Today May 2007 |
“The Bridge Between Pathology Labs” (Read PDF) The consolidation and sharing of the clinical and anatomic pathology LIS information, as well as the interaction between their applications and the consolidation of results into a single report are invaluable to the clinician when making a diagnosis or following up on treatment. And, as molecular pathology advances, the integration of these two applications will be needed. This article explores the issues you should consider when looking at integrating clinical and anatomic pathology systems. |
“The Bridge Between Pathology Labs” Advance/Laboratory February 2007 |
“Traditional lines blur between clinical and AP lab systems” (Read Online) (Read PDF) This article outlines the progression and ultimate importance of the newest laboratory information systems techniques. The electronic medical record and the continuing push for improved patient care require a more detailed comprehensive patient report best provided through an integrated clinical/AP system. |
“Traditional lines blur between clinical and AP lab systems” MLO February 2007 |
“Buying the Best Technology Trumps Single-Source” (Read PDF) This article explains that with Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIOs) and interoperability standards gaining momentum, single-source systems are likely to become counterproductive. The author argues why healthcare organizations should not choose a single system that is less-than-optimum for all healthcare areas, when they could easily connect best-of-breed systems to better serve their needs. |
“Buying the Best Technology Trumps Single-Source” Healthcare IT News November 2006 |
“Receiving is Believing” (Read PDF) This article looks at the possible ROI you might realize from your organization's financial investment in an LIS, including reduced costs, fewer errors, and increased revenue. |
“Receiving is Believing” Health Management Technology November 2006 |
“ELINCS Project Works to Ensure Lab Connectivity” (Read Online) (Read PDF) Because lab results are so important to physicians, the ability to see lab results in the EMR was cited by providers as one of the top three functions bringing value to the EMR. However, without an LIS, there is no way to populate the EMR with lab results. This article discusses the importance of having an LIS electronically integrated to a provider’s EMRs prior to going live with a new EMR system. It also touches on the value of electronic results over scanned reports. The EMR enables more efficient patient care, reduces the number of errors, and increases providers’ productivity. EMR adoption rates are expected to increase, and if your organization is considering an EMR and your lab is without an LIS, be sure to read this article to learn more about the importance of electronic integration. |
“ELINCS Project Works to Ensure Lab Connectivity” CLP October 2006 |
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of Web Vendor Survey” (Read PDF)
The Harvest Webstation users polled for Lab Economics gave Orchard the highest combined rating based on their satisfaction with support for their web product and their willingness to buy again from their vendor. For more information on Lab Economics or to purchase a copy of the entire web connectivity survey, go to www.laboratoryeconomics.com. |
“Orchard and Atlas at Top of Web Vendor Survey” Lab Economics September 2006 |
“Simplifying the Complexities of the EMR” (Read Online) (Read PDF) The staff at Advance for Health Information Executives presented fourteen executives from various areas of healthcare IT with a variety of questions regarding the complexities of the Electronic Medical Record. This article answers frequently asked questions about EMR implementation and integration. |
“Simplifying the Complexities of the EMR” Advance for Health Information Executives September 2006 (Vol. 10, Issue 9, Page 37) |
“LIS Technology Generates a Strong ROI” (Read PDF) Convincing management to allocate money for the purchase of an LIS can be a challenge and sometimes seem impossible; calculating the potential return on investment (ROI) from an LIS can help. This article looks at the possible returns you might realize from the investment of the LIS, its integration with other systems, and the use of web-based outreach. |
“LIS Technology Generates a Strong ROI” MLO September 2006 |
“Stand-Alone VS. Integrated AP Systems” (Read PDF) When searching for an AP module, the question is, do you purchase an integrated AP module from your LIS vendor or do you go for the stand-alone module? This article shares the experiences and thoughts of proponents of both sides of the spectrum. Also included in the article are considerations and precautions that should be addressed before making a decision. |
“Stand-Alone VS. Integrated AP Systems” Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory September 2006 |
“The Laboratory’s Role in the Universal Electronic Health Record” (Read PDF) As patient safety continues to be a major national healthcare concern, the drive for EHR/EMR systems and the integration of ancillary systems, such as the LIS, will continue to flourish. Since the clinical laboratory produces nearly 80 percent of the information used in making medical decisions, it is critical to ensure the accuracy of clinical data presented to these physicians. Laboratories today are now responsible for not only generating a test, but also managing how and where a test is generated and how clinical results are presented, delivered, and stored. |
“The Laboratory’s Role in the Universal Electronic Health Record” MLO April 2006 |
“Which Comes First—The EMR or LIS?” (Read Online) (Read PDF) The push for the Electronic Medical Record has intensified over the past, and the demand for integrated technology into healthcare has increased. For a physician group or clinic shopping for an EMR and with no LIS, the question arises, “Which should come first, the EMR or the LIS?” This article presents the advantages of putting in an LIS first and the overall benefits of an integrated EMR and LIS. This article may provide the justification needed to help with a presentation to decision makers who control the budget. |
“Which Comes First—The EMR or LIS?” Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory February 2006 |
“The EMR Initiative” (Read Online) (Read PDF) To accomplish the goal of an Electronic Medical Record—a single patient electronic file—healthcare systems must integrate and the smooth flow of accurate and appropriate data must occur. System integration is the first stepping stone to making the EMR a reality. This article examines obstacles to integration which are always unique to each organization. Integration becomes even more complex with the addition of various components and modules to the system. Last the article presents steps to finding a solution specific to each individual organization. |
“The EMR Initiative” Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory May 2005 |
“Information Integration” (Read Online) This article examines how the adoption of an EMR system and CPOE is transforming the way laboratories handle data. The implementation of an EMR system in office practices opens up many opportunities; all data can be compiled into a single patient record so that all information is together. The article also discusses the benefits of the EMR/CPOE for laboratory testing. |
“Information Integration” Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory January 2005 |
“Keys to Successful Installation” (Read PDF) This case study examines three key components—preparedness, acceptance of change, and ownership—that organizations need to consider to ensure successful LIS installation. To prepare, organizations need to consider important variables including: space planning, interfacing instrumentation, systems networking, and computer hardware. The organization also needs to prepare their staff for change and take ownership of the system. |
“Case Study: Keys to Successful Installation” Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory March 2004 |
“The Main Event: Best-of-Breed vs. Single-Source” (Read PDF) An organization’s resources and business plans determine how they purchase their software: a single-source, best-of-breed, or a combination of both. This article addresses these options and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Featured organizations provide their opinions on which alternative is best for specific organizational situations. |
“The Main Event: Best-of-Breed vs. Single-Source” Health Data Management June 2003 |
“Lab Systems are Joining the Team” (Read PDF) Because connectivity with disparate organizations can be an expensive and complicated task, more provider organizations and laboratories are using laboratory management systems along with other technologies to improve the collection, reporting, and billing of lab tests. Technologies such as the Internet, intranets, and hand-held devices enable more efficient handling of basic tasks and help achieve better accuracy in charge capture and data tracking. This article includes an interview with an Orchard Harvest™ Webstation user who highlights the benefits of this system. |
“Lab Systems are Joining the Team” Health Data Management September 2002 |
“Justifying a Replacement LIS” (Read Online) Over the years, there have been many changes in the laboratory, operating, and regulatory environments, and older LISs may not be optimal for the serving today’s laboratories. This article provides readers with substantial rationale for replacement of an older LIS and actions to take to obtain budget approval in these times of tight budgets. |
“Justifying a Replacement LIS” Advance for Health Information Executives June 2002 |
“Why Spend the Money? Justification of Laboratory Information Systems” (Read PDF) With tight budgets, cost justification of the purchase of an LIS is becoming increasingly important. This article examines three different approaches to LIS justification: literature reference, prospective analysis, and retrospective analysis. The article also addresses the factors of justification for the first-time buyer and experienced buyer and sets forth some guidelines for justification. |
“Why Spend the Money? Justification of Laboratory Information Systems” Clinics In Laboratory Medicine Volume 11, Number 1, March 1991 |