01/08/2026
The way diagnostic testing is delivered is changing rapidly. As health systems expand outpatient care and move toward decentralized models, point-of-care (POC) diagnostics are emerging as a key bridge between the central laboratory and the patient bedside.
This shift is not just technological, it’s structural. Clinical laboratories must now manage distributed testing environments, adapt staffing and quality systems, and maintain oversight across multiple care settings.
Read our latest blog post on the rapid evolution of point-of-care diagnostics and how clinical labs are adapting.