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 ...

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 ...

Marvelous video about "ordering unnecessary lab tests [1]"! I enjoyed it so much that with your permission, I would like to play that to my students and house staff every month before they begin their ...

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 ...

Laboratory reference ranges reflect methods, populations, and policies, and experienced clinicians interpret them in context rather than applying fixed cutoffs theoretically.