It’s clear that “diagnostic testing has become indispensable for diagnosing and monitoring disease, for providing prognoses and for predicting treatment response.”1 Managing operational health data across healthcare settings is also essential for making more reliable, informed decisions.2
Yet combining information efficiently from disconnected, diverse sources and locations persists as a significant challenge. With tools such as data analytics, machine learning and integrated platforms, digital health solutions may help unlock the full power of data both within the lab and externally. Some experts are predicting that, on average, it will only take another six years for the emerging digital technologies to replace many traditional delivery and business models in healthcare.3