Articles

A glossary of essential reimbursement terms to help laboratories improve claims, understand coverage, and forecast revenue.

By Jane Hermansen • October 19, 2026

Leveraging the Laboratory 2026 highlighted how labs can drive growth by embracing innovation, investing in people, and advocating for their value.

By Jessie Fenske • October 9, 2026

Turn client conversations into organizational intelligence that helps identify trends, anticipate risks, and inform strategic decisions.

By Ellen Dijkman Dulkes • September 21, 2026

Learn how documenting and managing client relationships strengthens retention, supports growth, and creates a competitive advantage.

By Jane Hermansen • August 24, 2026

Discover how the right metrics can help laboratory outreach programs anticipate risk, strengthen client relationships, and grow.

By Wendy Daigle • July 20, 2026

Get insights to align lab strengths with the right clients, uncover needs, and build partnerships that drive outreach growth and better patient care.

By Ellen Dijkman Dulkes • June 22, 2026

Our annual outreach conference will take place Sept. 23–24, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota. This year’s event, Leveraging the Laboratory: Bold Thinking. Big Impact., focuses on how innovative approaches and strategic decision-making can drive meaningful results for health system laboratory outreach programs.

By Kevin Ritchart • June 16, 2026

Discover how to provide operational and business support that leads to successful collaborations with skilled nursing facilities.

By Jane Hermansen • May 18, 2026

Join us Sept. 23–24, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota, for our annual outreach conference. This year’s event, Leveraging the Laboratory: Bold Thinking. Big Impact., focuses on how innovative approaches and strategic decision-making can drive meaningful results for health system laboratory outreach programs.

By Kevin Ritchart • May 12, 2026

Skilled nursing facilities and hospital laboratory outreach programs can be strong collaborators, delivering benefits across the care continuum.

By Wendy Daigle • April 20, 2026

Plan to celebrate laboratory professionals by expressing gratitude, educating others, and energizing teams to highlight their vital role in care.

By Ellen Dijkman Dulkes • March 23, 2026

Discover seven steps for creating outreach roles to address service gaps, prevent burnout, and foster organizational growth.

By Jane Hermansen • February 16, 2026

Discover the right planning and problem-solving tools to help reach your goals, enhance outreach, and improve workflows.

By Wendy Daigle • January 19, 2026