EMR/LIS Connectivity & Integration
EMR/LIS Connectivity & Integration
Connect your laboratory workflow. Simplify ordering. Streamline results.
DLO offers extensive EMR and LIS connectivity capabilities designed to help healthcare organizations integrate laboratory ordering and results directly into their existing workflows. DLO partners with more than 600 electronic medical record (EMR) and laboratory information system (LIS) applications and has experience supporting connectivity across a wide range of healthcare technology platforms.
Because every practice has different technology, testing needs and volume, connectivity solutions are evaluated individually. Your DLO Account Executive can help determine whether an interface is appropriate for your organization and identify the best solution for your workflow.
Why Connect DLO to Your EMR or LIS?
Electronic connectivity can help reduce manual data entry, simplify laboratory ordering and make results easier to access within your existing workflow.
- Electronic test ordering — Send laboratory orders electronically from your existing system.
- Electronic results reporting — Receive laboratory results directly within your EMR or LIS.
- Bidirectional communication — Support the exchange of orders and results between your system and DLO.
- Reduced manual entry — Help minimize duplicate data entry and potential transcription errors.
- Streamlined workflows — Keep laboratory ordering and results within the systems your team already uses.
- Improved access to information — Help your team access testing, billing and insurance information through connected workflows and DLO resources.
Connectivity Solutions Designed Around Your Workflow
DLO's connectivity team specializes in certifying, implementing and supporting EMR interfaces, as well as assisting with test dictionary mapping and system configuration. Our experience with major EMR and LIS vendors allows us to develop connectivity solutions based on your organization's existing technology and workflow.
Connectivity options may include:
- Laboratory Information System (LIS) interfaces
- EMR interfaces
- Quanum® solutions
DLO uses industry standards such as HL7 and ASTM to support interoperability for laboratory orders and results.
From Planning to Go-Live
When an interface project moves forward, DLO assigns a dedicated Implementation Analyst to oversee the project from initiation through implementation. The analyst develops and manages the project plan, coordinates interface validation and supports the implementation process.
DLO's implementation process is designed to help ensure your interface is fully functional and configured to meet your organization's needs. Following implementation, additional support is provided to help your team transition to ongoing interface support.
Is EMR/LIS Integration Right for Your Practice?
Not every practice requires an interface, and not every connectivity request is appropriate for implementation. DLO evaluates connectivity opportunities based on factors such as your practice's workflow, technology environment and testing needs.
If your practice has sufficient testing volume and would benefit from electronic ordering and results reporting, an EMR/LIS interface may be an excellent way to streamline your laboratory workflow.
Interested in connecting your system with DLO? Start by talking with your DLO Account Executive. They can discuss your practice's needs and help determine the appropriate next steps.
