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Integrated In Vivo-In Vitro: Is It Pathology’s Future?
CEO SUMMARY: Across the globe, forward-thinking pathologists and radiologists are taking steps to use molecular technologies in ways that combine in vivo and in vitro testing. As this happens, traditional roles for pathology and radiology are likely to evolve toward a more integrated diag…
Path Group Closes Its Lab After GIs Do In-Clinic Lab
CEO SUMMARY: Kettering Pathology Associates of Kettering, Ohio, built a thriving outreach pathology business in this Dayton suburb before three gastroenterology groups either sent biopsy work out of state or built their own lab, and asked the pathologists to provide contracted professiona…
Mayo Rolls Out RFID after only 5-Month Test
CEO SUMMARY: After running a test project for less than six months, The Mayo Clinic is preparing to expand its use of RFID tags and scanners, focusing on endoscopy specimens. By expanding the use of RFID, Mayo will implement the technology in 41 operating rooms, providing care to more tha…
Ventana & Cytyc Fall Short, Danaher Wins the Prize
WHEN Danaher Corporation’s high bid for Vision Systems Limited of Melbourne, Australia, was accepted last month, it appeared to be simply another acquisition by a large U.S. manufacturer. But, in fact, there are four reasons this transaction is significant to patho…
Pathologists Contribute To Women’s Hospital
CEO SUMMARY: Speedier pathology reports and more active involvement with clinicians are two ways that the 15 pathologists at Pathology Group of the Mid-South help Baptist Memorial Women’s Hospital meet its goals of improved outcomes and a patient-friendly environment. Even with an off-s…
“October 24, 2005 Intelligence: Late Breaking Lab News”
XIFIN, Inc. has been recognized as one of San Diego’s “Technology Fast 50” companies. XIFIN, based in San Diego, provides laboratories and hospital outreach programs with a Web-based software system for managing laboratory accounts receivables and financial operations. To make …
WSJ Slams Client Bill For Lab Test Services
CEO SUMMARY: In a front-page story last Friday, the Wall Street Journal published an investigative story on the topic of client billing for laboratory testing and anatomic pathology services. It’s a “must-read” story for all pathologists and lab managers. For years, the lab industry…
Innovative AP Reports Created by Path Group
CEO SUMMARY: Too often local pathology groups fail to react to intensified sales competition for the biopsy referrals of clinicians in their community. In Torrance, California, the 30 pathologists of Pathology, Inc. decided it was time to invest capital and resources into developing their…
Urology Revenue Loss Drives AP Lab Condos
CEO SUMMARY: Urologists are motivated to operate anatomic pathology laboratory condominiums as a way to replace lost income after Medicare imposed a major reimbursement cut for a key urology procedure. Capturing revenue from ancillary services is a hot topic within the urology profession….
“March 7, 2005 Intelligence: Late Breaking Lab News”
It was good news for the nine-year old boy with the rare brain tumor he named “Frankstein.” On midnight, Monday, February 14, 2005, the family received a telephone call from the surgeon who performed the biopsy on February 2, 2005. He confirmed that the biopsy was negative for cancer. What is int…
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