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MIPS supports GGD laboratories in the fight against the Coronavirus

MIPS supports GGD laboratories in the fight against the Coronavirus In order to enable a broad national covid-19 screening program, the Dutch government took the decision to launch a central IT platform, the ‘CoronIT platform’. The rapid connection of all GGD’s testing laboratories to this platform was an essential part of the project. In the […]

Standardisation in clinical genomic testing

One of the major drivers for forming genomic laboratory hubs is to ensure quality at scale and equitable testing, by encouraging greater standardisation. However, CliniSys genomics consultant Steve Abbs argues that hubs in themselves will struggle to achieve this, and other drivers and facilitators are needed – not least a single LIMS.

Understanding POCT Connectivity Standards

Point-of-Care The diversity of point-of-care testing (POCT) locations, devices, and operators makes its management and connectivity challenging. However, the greatest benefit of a POCT result is its rapid turnaround time (TAT). That TAT is not realized if the result is not immediately available to the provider or care team for action. Thus, connectivity is imperative […]

The Request For Proposal Process (RFP) Explained

Kim Futrell, MLS(ASCP), MSHI Industry, Leadership, LIS A request for proposal (RFP) is a method that many companies use to solicit bids or proposals for a service or project. The RFP process is tightly structured and intends to provide unbiased, competitive proposals that make it easier for buyers to compare responses between different vendors or […]

Dutch hospitals are smoothing the way to future growth

As Dutch hospitals evolve new care strategies, GLIMS and CyberLab support complex, multi-site and multidisciplinary activities. This preferred LIS of Dutch hospitals and private labs is now being used in four more healthcare organizations, with proven project management creating a smooth transition. More and more, Dutch hospitals and labs are merging or collaborating for effective, […]

Roper acquires CliniSys

CliniSys Group Ltd. announced that it has been acquired by Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), a global, diversified technology company. Roper has developed a strong portfolio of global businesses in medical technology. With the recent acquisitions of Sunquest in 2012, Data Innovations in 2015 and now CliniSys | MIPS, Roper has demonstrated a strong commitment to […]

MIPS acquires Fresco Consult to expand its presence in Anatomic Pathology laboratories

Through this acquisition, MIPS will add the Fresco product portfolio to its growing list of software solutions to support the clinical laboratory. At the heart of the Fresco business is the LIS DaVinci product. LIS DaVinci is the innovative laboratory information system designed by pathologists for pathologists. Intelligent support for both routine and complex work […]

LOINC and SNOMED coding – What does it all mean?

LOINC and SNOMED CT streamline global healthcare communication, reducing errors by standardizing medical terminology in testing and patient data management. Essential for advancing Health IT, both address critical interoperability challenges.

MIPS strengthens presence in Germany with acquisition of MCS-LDS, laboratory information systems business unit of MCS AG

The MIPS and MCS business units will integrate into a single company. This company will support and develop a comprehensive portfolio including GLIMS (the core of the MIPS offer), Vianova Labor and PROMED Open/X-PROMED (all MCS laboratory software solutions). Supporting the future needs of laboratories CliniSys will be able to offer a broader and deeper […]

MIPS continues to expand its presence across Europe with the acquisition of German company MCS’ LIS business unit

Comprehensive information management systems for laboratories MIPS and sister company CliniSys | MIPS are the LIS market leader in the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The acquisition of the MCS LIS business unit, one of the largest suppliers in Germany, will support the company’s increased presence and growth in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and […]