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A streamlined specimen collection process is a key part of any hospital’s workflow. Even small inefficiencies or errors can lead to delays, compromised specimen integrity, or the need for recollection, ultimately affecting patient care and operational efficiency. While barcode specimen collection helps reduce these risks by standardizing…
The first day of spring was last Friday. Do you know what that means? It means our annual spring cleaning officially took over my household all weekend and I was very happily leading the charge. I’m clearly very excited, and for good reason! For me, the first…
Launching a new version of a trusted healthcare solution is never just about adding new features. For Haystack™ iS v2, it was about taking a step back and asking a simple question: how can patient privacy monitoring work better for the people who rely on it every…
Why Interfaces Are Mission Critical Over the years, healthcare IT interfaces have evolved from tools meant to improve operational efficiency into essential infrastructure that directly supports patient care, safety, and core healthcare systems. While you might not notice them when everything is working, when they fail, the…
Healthcare interoperability is often discussed in technical terms: interfaces, APIs, message formats, and standards like HL7 and FHIR. While these components are essential, they represent only the surface of what interoperability truly means. Many healthcare organizations have connected systems, yet still struggle with delayed data, inconsistent information,…
