The number and complexity of available lab tests has increased rapidly in recent years, making it difficult for clinicians to stay on top of the best, most appropriate tests to order. This can lead to ...

Laboratory testing supports most clinical decision-making; however, the concept of a fixed “normal” value is theoretical. Studies have suggested that approximately 7 out of 10 clinical decisions rely ...

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 ...

Reference-based pricing combined with employer education and an online shopping tool significantly improved members' utilization of lab services at or below the reference price The study group ...

Mohana Ravindranath is a freelance health, science, and tech journalist and a 2025 Association for Health Care Journalists fellow. She was previously a Bay Area health tech correspondent for STAT.

The primary care lab ordering landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026, moving from fragmented portals to integrated, AI-assisted ecosystems. BioReference’s new Direct platform and the mature ...

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, medical labs are finding themselves in a unique position. Historically one of the most under-recognized medical specialties, labs are now an essential ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CommonSpirit Health, a national health system serving communities in 21 states, today announced the opening of its Reference Lab, which will more than triple current COVID-19 ...