Reference-based pricing combined with employer education and an online shopping tool significantly improved members' utilization of lab services at or below the reference price The study group ...

The number and complexity of available lab tests has increased rapidly in recent years, making it difficult for clinicians to stay on top of the best, most appropriate tests to order. This can lead to ...

* Context.-Tests that are performed outside of the ordering institution, send-out tests, represent an area of risk to patients because of complexity associated with sending tests out. Risks related to ...