Helping a National Lab Go From 40 Hours of Reporting to Just 4
Lab Systems Consulting
The Challenge
A national pathology lab network was growing fast, but their systems weren't keeping up. They had different LIS systems at each of their 8 locations, which meant that simple tasks like pulling monthly reports were a huge headache. The team was spending 40 hours every single month just trying to stitch together data from all these different sources.
As you can imagine, this was not only a huge time-sink, but it also led to a lot of duplicate work and the occasional error. They needed a way to bring all their data together without having to rip and replace all their existing systems.
Pain Points
40 hours spent on manual reporting each month
Disparate LIS systems across 8 locations
No single source of truth for operational data
Duplicate workflows and wasted effort
High risk of errors in manual data consolidation
How We Helped
We started with our Lab Systems Consulting service to map out a clear path forward. Our goal was to create a unified data layer that could sit on top of their existing systems and bring everything together.
Data Layer Design
We designed a central data warehouse that could pull in and standardize information from all 8 LIS systems, creating a single, reliable source of truth.
Centralized HL7 Processing
We built a new workflow to process all HL7 messages in one place, which got rid of the duplicate work and made the whole system much more efficient.
Automated Reporting Dashboards
Finally, we connected this new data layer to a series of automated dashboards, giving them real-time insights and reducing the monthly reporting process to just a few clicks.
Measurable Impact
The new system had a pretty immediate and significant impact on their operations.
Better Financials
Saving 40 hours of high-value staff time each month allowed the team to focus on more strategic initiatives instead of manual data entry.
Smoother Operations
Centralizing the data and workflows across all 8 locations eliminated redundant tasks and dramatically reduced the potential for human error.
A Stronger Position
With real-time, reliable data at their fingertips, the leadership team could now make faster, more informed decisions, helping them stay ahead of the competition.
Additional Key Outcomes
A single, unified view of operations across all locations
Real-time access to key performance indicators
A scalable platform that can grow with them
Eliminated the need for a costly, disruptive LIS replacement
Strategic Value
This wasn't just about saving time on reports. By creating a single source of truth, we gave them a level of visibility they never had before. It unlocked new insights and gave them the confidence to make bold, data-driven decisions about the future of their network.
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Think We Could Help Your Lab?
If you're dealing with disparate systems and manual data headaches, we'd be happy to chat. See how our Lab Systems Consulting can help you get a clearer picture of your operations.
Unify data from multiple LIS systems
Automate manual reporting tasks
Gain real-time operational insights
Avoid a costly "rip and replace" project