Raising Laboratory Service Quality with Flexible Financing

摘要

Clinical laboratory services are considered the backbone of any hospital. Fast and accurate testing is essential in order to provide patients with the best care possible. Research indicates that a more effective use of laboratory tests can directly improve patient outcomes and ultimately significantly reduce the final cost of care [1]. Much like the rest of the healthcare system however, medical laboratories are under increasing pressure to constrain costs wherever possible. The demand for laboratory services continues to increase as aging patient populations and mounting protocol-driven test volumes propel the need for rapid testing and diagnosis. The result is a widening gap between the demand for lab testing services and the resources available to satisfy the needs. Clinical laboratories play a crucial role in the delivery of high quality treatment. In the face of stringent budgets, they must demonstrate their value to physicians and patients. Failure to do so could result in a system that will impact on clinical efficiency and reporting accuracy.