Two New Definitive Healthcare Surveys Show Use of Inpatient Telehealth is Outpacing Outpatient Telehealth Services

Nov 4, 2019 | Laboratory Management and Operations, Laboratory News, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Pathology

Medical laboratories may find opportunities guiding hospital telehealth service physicians in how clinical lab tests are ordered and how the test results are used to select the best therapies Telehealth is usually thought of as a way for patients in remote settings to access physicians and other caregivers. But now comes a pair of studies that indicate use of telehealth in inpatient settings is outpacing the growth of telehealth for outpatient services. This is an unexpected development that...

Why Radiology Giants Siemens and General Electric Want to Integrate Imaging and In Vitro Diagnostics

Mar 6, 2007 | Laboratory News, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Pathology

During the past 12 months, Siemens and General Electric each invested several billion dollars to acquire in vitro diagnostic (IVD) companies. Snatched up by Siemens were Diagnostic Products Corp. and Bayer Diagnostics. General Electric has signed an agreement to purchase Abbott Laboratories Diagnostics in a deal expected to close within the next month. By acquiring major IVD companies, both Siemens and General Electric have sent an unmistakable message. It is their expectation that the future...
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