Technology continues to streamline and improve outputs for all industries in the U.S. and global marketplace. The healthcare sector is no exception. Hospitals, private practices, and laboratories benefit from data management platforms. The Lab Information Systems (LIS) is only as good as the software installed. Selecting the right LIS product can automate the mundane and repetitive tasks that drain and distract the staff.
Waiting rooms are filling up, and they will continue to increase as our largest generation goes through the aging process. Baby Boomers will be retiring at a rate of around 10,000 per day for the next 19 years. There are only 24 hours in a day, and a technology solution is a differentiator.
Ask the Right Questions
Selecting the right LIS software product can be a game changer between more headaches and getting the work processed. How do I find the right product for my facility? A good first start is to develop a checklist of features and functionality capabilities before approaching a programming company. Here are the basics:
- Scalability – (1 to 100 workstations)
- Easy to use CMS
- HIPAA Compliant
- Customer Support
- Seamless User Interface
- Cost
- Maintenance Agreement
Remove the Repetition with Automation
There are LIS software solutions that can handle massive amounts of patient data, seamless integration between administrative functions, physicians, and medical equipment. Even better news, this technology has leveled the playing field between larger companies and the regional independent laboratories. Automation of administrative tasks is made simple with the right LIS software and customer support. More effectively manage:
- Patient Reports
- Billing Files
- Test Results
- Scheduling
- Claim Statements
- Accounts Receivables
- Quality Control
If you do the research up front, selecting the right Lab Information Systems software solution can provide off-site features as well. Doctors and medical staff can log-in remotely to their laboratory’s website and view patient schedules, lab results and even lab orders. LIMS Software provides real-time access to improve doctor/patient interactions, timely test retrieval, insurance claims processing and other billing. If your patient files feel like BIG data, be sure the LIS software solution provides customization, seamless interface, and scalability. Managing patient data, test results, and important billing processes are effortless thanks to advanced software development companies. Compare companies’ pricing and consider a provider that offers ongoing technical support, long after the installation.
