The LIS Connection

MLS & MLT Programs | A Discussion with Beth Halaby, Julie Dehart, and Tripat Kaur

In this episode of The LIS Connection, host Ryan Signore speaks with educators from UMass Lowell, Hillsborough College, and Frontier Community College about how MLT and MLS programs are evolving to address the national lab workforce shortage. They explore innovative recruitment strategies, the impact of clinical partnerships, and the growing importance of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) training in preparing students for modern lab environments and expanding career opportunities in lab informatics.

Digital Pathology | A Discussion with Aleksandra Zuraw and Bob McGonnagle

In this episode of The LIS Connection, we dive into the transformative world of digital pathology. Joined by two trailblazers—Bob McGonnagle, longtime publisher of CAP Today, and Dr. Alexandra Zuraw, veterinary pathologist and founder of Digital Pathology Place—the conversation explores how digital pathology is reshaping diagnostics, lab workflows, and the future of patient care.

The Curious Case for LDTs. What Now? | A Discussion About Laboratory Developed Tests with Jeff Gibbs, Jeff Allard, and Paul Allard

This episode of the LIS Connection podcast focuses on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding them, particularly the recent federal court ruling that the FDA lacks authority to regulate LDTs. The discussion features legal expert Jeffrey N. Gibbs and scientific leaders Jeffrey Allard, PhD, and Paul Allard from Lakeside Life Sciences.

Why Your Lab Needs A Strategy for Value-Based Care | An Interview with Matt Modleski

In this episode, we speak with Orchard's Executive Vice President of Corporate & Business Development, Matt Modleski, about the importance of strategy for laboratories in a value-based care environment. He talks about how labs can develop strategies to contribute to value-based care contracts, such as Medicare Advantage. He covers key topics like the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage, the significance of star ratings, and the impact of risk adjustment factors (RAF) on reimbursement.

Superior LIS Support | An Interview with Aaron Hendrickson, CIO of Jefferson City Medical Group

In this episode, we speak with Aaron Hendrickson, Chief Information Officer at Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG), about the benefits of having a Customer Advocacy program and how a laboratory information system (LIS) improves patient workflow, increases laboratory efficiency, and reduces patient wait times.