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While the center eventually may provide answers to this question, Dr. Hanson emphasizes that “there are enough people with enough skill contributing to the center that we’ll tackle any problem in the informatics space.” —Renee Caruthers

PreciseMDX introduces digital health platform

PreciseMDX has released its PreciseMDX cloud-based solution, which automates and simplifies a laboratory’s diagnostic testing process for all types of tests.

The end-to-end digital health platform replaces manual data entry and streamlines workflow. It seamlessly integrates with a variety of systems, including laboratory information systems, lab information management systems, electronic health record systems, billing platforms, and government-run systems.

PreciseMDX is designed to simplify processes ranging from scheduling and check-in, to coordinating on-site or at-home testing, to results notification and reporting. “Labs receive step-by-step user onboarding and easily customizable test orders-management software—all from the cloud—allowing for deployment in days, not weeks or months,” according to a company press release.

The software can be translated into any language at the customer’s request and is currently available in several foreign languages, including Spanish, French, and German.

PreciseMDX, 866-462-4677

Xifin releases latest version of lab information system

Xifin has launched Xifin LIS 8, the most recent iteration of its cloud-based laboratory information system.

Among the enhancements in this latest version of Xifin’s software-as-a-service–based LIS are:

• greater system scalability to handle large lab volumes
• integration with the Proscia Concentriq digital pathology platform and the latest Leica GT450 platform
• document-storage functionality that supports the sharing of laboratory reports through the Xifin patient portal
• configurable LIS set-up options, such as by laboratory, job role, or user
• worklist filter capabilities that support faster access to data and allow clients to configure their own interfaces
• redesigned case status screens that display all relevant case information, including client, patient, and order information, as well as concurrent cases, historic cases, billing information, case audit trails, tags, and workflow, on one screen.

Xifin, 866-934-6364

CSS enhances Avalon LIS

CSS, also known as Computer Service & Support, has introduced new features for its Avalon laboratory information system and Avalon BI business intelligence module.

The single-platform LIS and billing solution now includes QR codes, a patient portal, multi-factor authentication, online payment functionality, and smartphone interfacing for placing orders, receiving results, and text messaging.

Avalon is an Amazon Web Services cloud-hosted platform.

CSS, 800-336-4277

Provation contracts with ACL Laboratories

Provation has entered into a partnership with ACL Laboratories under which its Provation MD and cloud-based Provation Apex procedure-documentation solutions will automatically populate ACL Laboratories’ clinical and anatomic pathology results data to support colon and esophageal cancer detection.

“Together, ACL and Provation can enhance and automate the digital exchange of patient data for our mutual customers while empowering clinicians with the information needed to make vital diagnostic decisions and care plans,” said Brandon Hoheisel, director of strategic partnerships at Provation, in a company press statement.

ACL Laboratories is part of the Midwest-based Advocate Aurora Health system.

Provation, 888-952-6673

CDC creates center to tackle public health issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced plans to build the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics to advance the use of forecasting and outbreak analytics in public health decision-making and serve as a hub for innovation and research on disease modeling.

“We are excited to have the expertise and ability to model and forecast public health concerns and share information in real-time to activate governmental, private sector, and public actions in anticipation of threats both domestically and abroad,” said CDC director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, in an agency press release.

The center, with initial funding from the American Rescue Plan, will undertake modeling and forecasting and translate and communicate those forecasts; broaden capability for data sharing and integration; maximize interoperability with data standards; and use open-source software and application programming interface capabilities to reach its goals.

The center will also connect with key decision-makers in the governmental, business, nonprofit, and academic sectors, among others, to achieve its aims.

Dr. Aller practices clinical informatics in Southern California. He can be reached at raller@usc.edu. Dennis Winsten is founder of Dennis Winsten & Associates, Healthcare Systems Consultants. He can be reached at dwinsten.az@gmail.com.