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Lab Stewardship
How Adopting a “Change-ready” Culture Influences Laboratory Stewardship Efforts

Discover how adopting a change-ready culture can enhance laboratory stewardship efforts. Learn how embracing flexibility and innovation can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive better outcomes in your lab operations.

February 21, 2019
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Industry
LAB Act Passes – PAMA Reporting Delayed for One Year

Learn about the passing of the LAB Act and the one-year delay in PAMA reporting. This Orchard Software blog discusses the implications for laboratories and the healthcare industry, offering insights into how the delay impacts healthcare policy and operations.

April 1, 2020
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Industry
How the Laboratory Fits into Value-based Contracting

Explore how laboratories play a crucial role in value-based contracting in healthcare. Learn about the impact of lab data in improving patient outcomes and enhancing cost-efficiency in this insightful blog from Orchard Software.

June 12, 2020
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Point-of-Care
[Infographic] Recent Poll Reveals Major Challenges Point-of-Care Coordinators Experience

Discover key insights from a recent poll highlighting the major challenges faced by point-of-care coordinators. This infographic from Orchard Software sheds light on the obstacles these healthcare professionals encounter and the impact on patient care.

April 10, 2019
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COVID-19
Laboratories Raise the Bar for COVID-19 Testing, but U.S. Test Numbers Still Lag

Laboratories across the U.S. are quickly ramping up their ability to collect, process, and test for COVID-19. The pace of new development is impressive now that testing has moved beyond the CDC and into public health, reference, hospital, and commercial l

March 20, 2020
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Population Health
Population Health Defined

Explore the concept of population health and its importance in improving health outcomes. Learn how data-driven approaches and community-based strategies can enhance care, reduce disparities, and promote overall well-being.

January 23, 2019
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Population Health
How Labs Can Contribute to Population Health Management

Orchard Software’s newest white paper discusses the growing practice of population health management (PHM) and the opportunity for laboratories to understand and be involved in PHM to...

January 25, 2018
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Point-of-Care
Point-of-care Testing (POCT) Must Be Integrated to Reach Full Potential

In order to achieve immediate access to those results and reap the benefits of POCT, the results must be readily available in the EHR—meaning POCT must be integrated to achieve its full potential.

December 5, 2019
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LIS
The Financial Analysis Tools You Need to Evaluate Your LIS Investment

Orchard’s white paper, Total Cost of Ownership for a Laboratory Information System , discusses TCO throughout the lifetime of the LIS. In addition, other commonly used financial tools such as...

December 18, 2018
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Lab Stewardship
Choosing Wisely as a Resource to Improve Test Utilization

Learn how the "Choosing Wisely" initiative can help improve test utilization in healthcare. Discover strategies to optimize testing practices, reduce unnecessary procedures, and enhance patient care while controlling costs.

December 11, 2018
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Orchard
Does Moving Your LIS to the Cloud Make Sense for Your Laboratory?

Discover the benefits and considerations of moving your Laboratory Information System (LIS) to the cloud. Learn how cloud adoption can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data accessibility for your laboratory operations.

September 4, 2020
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Industry
Another Hot Topic for 2020: Digitalization & AI in Healthcare

AI has been a buzzworthy term for a while now, as we keep hearing it is the next big thing. So much hype has led us to be speculative about its tangible contributions. However, expect AI to continue gaining traction as we move into 2020 because practical

January 13, 2020

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