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What can the mobilising genomics laboratory hubs learn from the more advanced pathology networks? CliniSys marketing manager Matthew Fouracre put the question to programme manager Tony Oliver and genomics consultant Steve Abbs, who agreed the first lesson would be: implement a single laboratory information system to drive standardisation.

10 May 2020

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.

10 May 2020

If you are about to embark on going out to tender to find a CellPath LIMS supplier, what are the criteria you should consider in choosing a vendor? Sam Grobler, CliniSys product manager, offers some key recommendations.

9 May 2020

Procuring a new pathology system is more than just finding the lowest cost supplier, says Darren Ransley, Sales Director at CliniSys. You should focus on identifying a provider who understands and shares your vision for pathology and can help you to achieve this.

5 May 2020

In December 2019, MIPS has been qualified once again as a future-proof company with an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS). Information security and stress-resistant information technology are more important than ever for our company, our customers and partners. Risks such as data loss, misuse of sensitive information, or hacker attacks are important […]

28 April 2020

When it comes to managing a clinical laboratory service, getting procedures done on time and accurately is only part of the total equation. After health records have been acquired, tests have been run, and results compiled, someone has to pay for the work performed. In the modern health care landscape, executing billing practices correctly might be more […]

20 February 2020

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 […]

14 November 2019

Raleigh, N.C., Oct 2, 2019 – HORIZON, a lab information management software and services company, with 30+ years of industry leadership, has relocated to a state-of-the-art facility in the Research Triangle Park area of Raleigh, North Carolina. “HORIZON has grown year-over-year (YOY) at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%, because we’ve been able […]

2 October 2019

MIPS, part of the CliniSys group, announces that it has acquired Cointec, a Spanish market leader of laboratory information software (LIS). This acquisition will enable MIPS to more effectively support and deliver solutions for the unique needs of Spain and the global Spanish market.

16 September 2019

Point-of-Care Point-of-care testing (POCT) brings its own set of challenges in regard to regulatory compliance. Those laboratories that are inspected and certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) are likely quite familiar with the CAP checklists for different laboratory areas and departments. For a great refresher and summary of CAP inspection priorities for POCT, […]

3 September 2019

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 […]

MIPS is very delighted to announce that we have launched the second Swiss pathology lab with our anapath solution LIS DaVinci, earlier this month. This second lab is located near Lausanne and is the second successful Swiss implementation after the launch of its first site Allschwil. Both of these laboratories are part of Viollier AG, […]

28 September 2018