A successful laboratory outreach program will bring the following benefits:

·         Revenue and Margin to support the primary mission of the hospital

·         Keep dollars and jobs in the community

·         Services are delivered across the continuum of care

·         Leverage existing bricks and mortar - reduce testing unit costs

o   Improved bond with physicians and patients

o   Reduced patient out-migration

o   Reduced length of Stay

o   Higher Service Levels

·         Expand in-house testing menu and reduce send-out testing

·         Reduce testing unit costs

Helping Community Laboratories serve their patients across the continuum of care