Laboratories 'Go Live' With LabPortal Solution; Company Announces New Agreement With Focus Technologies.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers CHANTILLY, Va.--(BW HealthWire)--July 9, 2001 LabPortal.com today announced that American Medical Laboratories of Chantilly, Va. and Las Vegas, Nev. ("AML AML - A Manufacturing Language East and West") and Cedars-Sinai Health System of Los Angeles, Calif. ("Cedars-Sinai") have fully implemented version 4.3 of the LabPortal (TM) Internet-based clinical lab connectivity solution. Two other LabPortal.com clients, Geisinger Medical Laboratories of Danville, Penn. ("Geisinger") and Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories of Spokane, Wash. ("PAML PAML Publicly Accessible Mailing Lists PAML Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories PAML Phylogenetic Analysis by Maximum Likelihood PAML Pipeline Algorithm Markup Language "), are in the final stages of implementation. LabPortal.com has also signed an agreement with Focus Technologies of Herndon, Va. (formerly MRL MRL Medical Record Librarian; now called Medical Record Administrator. MRL maximum residue limit. ) to implement the LabPortal solution this summer. LabPortal.com links community-based integrated delivery networks (IDNs), hospitals and regional commercial laboratories with their physician constituents by providing access to a full suite of private-branded laboratory functions via the Internet. The LabPortal solution allows labs to process both in-house and referred tests, making it possible for them to be the primary laboratory solutions providers in their communities and reducing the need for physicians to use outside laboratory services. LabPortal's order entry module automates the production of laboratory requisitions, including medical necessity screening and immediate generation of required Advance Beneficiary Notices. The initial implementation is occurring at multiple physician offices, hospitals, patient service centers and other facilities associated with AML and Cedars-Sinai, allowing more than 3,600 healthcare providers to use the web-based LabPortal system to electronically order and review results of diagnostic tests. Physicians and their authorized staff members log into the secure LabPortal application from the sponsor laboratories' websites. AML and Cedars-Sinai are using LabPortal under an Application Service Provider (ASP) arrangement, with all functionality being routed through the LabPortal Data Center in Chantilly, Va. The application is interfaced to the existing laboratory information systems at each facility. "To achieve the level of excellence that Focus client's have come to enjoy, we are continually looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to use technology to exceed their expectations. We believe that LabPortal will enhance the services Focus provides to our clients," said Wally Narajowski, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Laboratory Services and Diagnostics of Focus Technologies. "The flexibility, depth and breadth of the LabPortal product will enhance the information exchange with our clients. We expect the support that LabPortal.com provides will accelerate adoption of the product among our clients." "We are delighted to partner with these market leading laboratories to help them improve customer service and reduce costs," said Mark Johnston, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of LabPortal. "AML East and West, Cedars-Sinai, Geisinger, PAML, and Focus Technologies are leading the industry in providing their clients with improved and accelerated ordering, processing, reporting and reading of lab tests." About AML AML is a rapidly growing national reference laboratory that is a leader in developing integrated clinical laboratory solutions for hospital networks, managed care organizations, and regional laboratories. AML, located in Chantilly, Virginia, was founded in 1959. Associated Pathologists Laboratories ("APL (A Programming Language) A high-level mathematical programming language noted for its brevity and matrix generation capabilities. Developed by Kenneth Iverson in the mid-1960s, it runs on micros to mainframes and is often used to develop mathematical models. ") began operations in 1966 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1999 AML and APL merged to become the third largest esoteric testing laboratory in the United States. The company is committed to developing partnerships with hospitals and community laboratory networks that are seeking creative solutions to reduce laboratory costs, enhance customer service and improve information technology services. AML has a long-standing tradition of developing leading-edge technology and esoteric testing services for their customers. AML is committed to being the industry leader in customer service and the premier esoteric reference laboratory for hospitals, regional reference laboratories, physician office practices and managed care organizations. About Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a world-renowned hospital located in Los Angeles, California. History Cedars-Sinai is the result of a merger in 1961 between two major Los Angeles hospitals, Cedars of Lebanon and Mount Sinai Home for the Incurables, with Steve Broidy as is one of the largest and finest non-profit hospitals in the Western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . For the fifth straight two-year period, the hospital has been named Southern California's gold standard in healthcare in an independent survey. Cedars-Sinai is internationally renowned for its diagnostic and treatment capabilities and its broad spectrum of programs and services, as well as breakthrough biomedical research and superlative medical education. The medical center ranks among the top 12 non-university hospitals in the nation for its research activities. The Cedars-Sinai Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers the full range of anatomic and clinical pathology clinical pathology n. 1. The practice of pathology as it pertains to the care of patients. 2. The subspecialty in pathology concerned with the theoretical and technical aspects of laboratory technology that pertain to the services for inpatients and outpatients as well as professional consultations. Cedars-Sinai Laboratory Services provides the resources of the Department to patients being evaluated and treated by physicians on an outpatient basis, including the most advanced diagnostic testing Diagnostic testing Testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease. Mentioned in: Von Willebrand Disease , satellite facilities for patient convenience, courier services and a variety of result reporting options. About Geisinger Founded in 1915, Geisinger Health System The Geisinger Health System (GHS) is a physician-led health care system of northeastern and central Pennsylvania with headquarters located in Danville, Pennsylvania. provides more than two million people in 31 counties in Pennsylvania The following is a list of the sixty-seven counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. The city of Philadelphia is coterminous with Philadelphia County, and governmental functions have been consolidated since 1854. a complete continuum of quality health care. The Geisinger Health System enjoys national recognition as a model for quality health service delivery and has been listed in Best Hospitals in America, and Geisinger's physicians have been listed in The Best Doctors in America. Geisinger Medical Laboratories (GML GML Geography Markup Language (XML components for encoding geospatial data) GML Greek Mythology Link (website) GML Generalized Markup Language ) is the laboratory division of the Geisinger Health System. GML employs over 325 people, including 18 pathologists and doctoral scientists, highly skilled technologists, customer support professionals, and couriers. GML operates with state-of-the-art technology and information systems in providing laboratory services throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania. The core laboratory is at Geisinger Medical Center Geisinger Medical Center is a hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania, serving as the primary hospital for the also Danville-based Geisinger Health System, a primary chain of hospitals and clinics--which includes the Danville medical center-- across northeastern and central Pennsylvania. in Danville, Pennsylvania, with distributed operations at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and in several regional practice sites. About PAML Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories (PAML), a division of Bourget Health Services, Inc. owned by Sacred Heart Medical Center Sacred Heart Medical Center may refer to: In the United States:
To achieve a continued level of excellence, PAML subscribes to strict quality assurance programs, and is certified by the College of American Pathologists This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. . PAML's Board certified pathologists, doctoral level scientists, certified medical technologists and medical laboratory technicians all contribute and share in a proud tradition of excellence. During 15 years of ownership by Sacred Heart Medical Center, a Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence are an order of Roman Catholic sisters founded in 1843 by Mother Emilie Gamelin. They are headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and have missions in nations all over the world, including El Salvador, the Philippines, and the United States. facility, PAML has significantly increased their market share and greatly expanded their test menu. Working with Sacred Heart Medical Center, they are able to provide a wide range of reference testing needs for our clients. PAML currently services over 87 hospitals located throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana, California, Oregon, Alaska, Wyoming and the Midwest. About Focus Technologies Focus Technologies, Inc., formerly MRL, is a pioneer in the development of technology solutions that meet the challenges of infectious disease. Focus has been serving the healthcare market for more than two decades. The Company began as a reference laboratory performing esoteric microbiology testing for other laboratories, and has grown to become a global leader in infectious disease products and services. Over the years, Focus Technologies' reference laboratory has gained a reputation for delivering the highest quality services and technical expertise in infectious and autoimmune disease testing. Focus Technologies, diagnostics division is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified facility that manufactures and distributes diagnostics test kits for rare and emerging diseases. Within the anti-infective pharmaceutical market, Focus has become established as a premier research partner, and is the developer of TSN TSN The Sporting News TSN The Sports Network TSN Targeting Social Need (NI) TSN Tan Son Nhut (Vietnam) TSN Time Since New (R), the global antimicrobial surveillance database. Focus Technologies is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , founded in 1978. Focus Technologies serves the national and international healthcare community from its USA-based facilities in California and Virginia, and from its European base in The Netherlands. About LabPortal LabPortal.com, based in Chantilly Va., helps hospital-based and commercial laboratories provide superior customer service, improve claims reimbursement, and grow their businesses. Providing a solution developed by laboratorians for laboratorians, LabPortal goes beyond web-based connectivity to include not only ordering, reporting and medical necessity screening, but also features that improve efficiency in the lab and harness the power of the web to service customers. The portal software is available as a privately branded offering, hosted by LabPortal.com under an Application Service Provider model or residing on the client's own network. LabPortal.com is funded by GTCR GTCR Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Golder Rauner, a leading Chicago-based private equity investment firm with a strong investment record in both the clinical laboratory and information technology services sectors. More information about LabPortal.com can be found on their web site at www.labportal.com. |
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