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hc1 has launched its Operational Excellence solutions to help clinical labs improve efficiency, cut costs, and enhance diagnostic quality through AI-powered insights and automation.
Three brief takeaways:
- AI-Driven Efficiency: hc1 uses AI and machine learning to optimize lab operations, reduce costs, and improve diagnostic outcomes.
- Strategic Lab Transformation: The solutions address critical challenges like staffing shortages and supply chain issues, positioning labs as strategic assets.
- Proven, Measurable Results: Clients report clinical and financial improvements, with hc1 providing tailored recommendations and real-time operational insights.
hc1 has introduced its suite of Operational Excellence solutions, which it says sets a new standard for laboratory efficiency and performance. By transforming lab data into actionable insights and automating workflows, hc1 Operational Excellence empowers health systems and commercial labs to reduce actual costs, increase efficiency, and elevate diagnostic quality and service throughout a patient’s care journey, positioning the lab as a strategic asset in healthcare, according to the company.
Operational Excellence Solutions Drive Efficiency and Cost Savings
Clinical laboratories are facing rising costs, labor shortages, and increased demands for quality and speed. Understanding that resources are increasingly scarce, hc1 solutions incorporate proprietary machine learning and AI-driven technology to deliver predictive insights, optimize resource allocation, and enable labs to operate at their highest potential. hc1 is committed to aligning its solutions with customer success by guaranteeing measurable results that drive operational excellence and significant cost savings for the lab, all while improving patient diagnostic care.
“Clinical labs face intense pressure to reduce costs, but quality suffers in these cost-cutting exercises—hc1 Operational Excellence delivers on improved quality, increased efficiencies and reduced costs simultaneously,” says hc1 CEO, Founder, and Chairman Bradley Bostic. “By integrating deep industry expertise, proven playbooks and artificial intelligence, hc1 ensures that our clients deliver higher-quality diagnostics with fewer resources while strengthening financial performance.”
Addressing Strategic and Operational Needs
hc1’s Operational Excellence solutions address strategic and operational needs, helping lab leaders navigate complex financial, staffing and supply chain challenges. At the suite’s core is the hc1 Lab Insights Platform, which analyzes real-time data to uncover inefficiencies, predict staffing needs and guide reference testing decisions. Advanced workflow automation further streamlines operations, reducing manual workload and enabling teams to focus on higher-value tasks.
“Partnering with hc1 has…helped us to achieve significant clinical and financial improvements in the lab,” says Luis Forero, former assistant vice president, Supply Chain at Rush University Medical Center. “We value hc1 for their real-time market insight, lab sourcing expertise and unbiased assessment of how to improve outcomes for long-term success. We are also exploring options to expand our relationship with additional hc1 specialties. We are very pleased with the results achieved.”
hc1’s proven process includes a comprehensive assessment to uncover opportunities for improvement, a detailed proposal with actionable recommendations, and activation of hc1’s proprietary technology and playbooks. With hc1’s Operational Excellence solutions, healthcare organizations can unlock their labs’ full potential, turning them into powerful engines of efficiency, cost savings, and improved patient outcomes.
As healthcare evolves, labs must embrace innovation to remain competitive and resilient. Visit here to learn more about how hc1 is redefining laboratory operations.
Featured Image: hc1 CEO, Founder, and Chairman Bradley Bostic. Image: hc1
