Billie’s Corner – Plan for Your Lab’s Future: Return on Investment in Your LIS

By Billie Whitehurst, CEO

As we enter 2025, the laboratory industry continues to face new challenges and embrace innovative technologies. It is crucial for laboratories to make informed decisions to maximize efficiency and support best patient care.

Considering the ROI of Your LIS

The laboratory information system (LIS) is a vital tool for making a difference. Selecting the best LIS is essential, especially with shifting reimbursements and priorities. Evaluating an LIS from an return on investment (ROI) perspective helps justify the purchase and make the best decision.

Finding the Best Fit LIS

Not all LISs are equal. Invest in a quality system backed by a strong organization. Choosing the least expensive option can be costly overall due to lost functionality and lack of vendor expertise.

Orchard’s Solutions Offer Strong ROI

In one case study, a large physician office laboratory was able to achieve annual savings of over $546,000 after implementing an Orchard solution. Partnering with Orchard Software provides superior ROI for many reasons:

  • 100% onshore team with skilled laboratorians and technologists
  • More than 30 years of laboratory expertise built into highly configurable and reliable products
  • Unmatched system integration skills with thousands of proven interfaces
  • Recognized for excellent customer support; ranked top LIS vendor in the 2025 Black Book Market Research User Survey

Orchard Software is dedicated to supporting laboratories and their mission to provide the best patient care through a comprehensive and quality LIS that drives ROI.

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