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¹Department of Pathology, Yale Medical School, Yale University, New Haven, CT.

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Laboratory information systems (LIS) in pathology face functionality gaps due to customization limits. Addressing these gaps is crucial for quality care and technological advancement in pathology informatics.

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Pathology Informatics
Laboratory Information Systems

Background:

Pathology workflows exhibit significant variation, necessitating highly customizable laboratory information systems (LIS).
Built-in customization tools in LIS often fall short of meeting all functional requirements and improving interoperability.
Emerging medical technologies can create functionality gaps within existing LIS.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the prevalence and characteristics of functionality gaps in pathology information systems.
To emphasize the critical role of pathology informatics in addressing these unmet needs.
To propose methods for effectively closing functionality gaps.

Main Methods:

Analysis of publications in the Journal of Pathology Informatics.
Review of presentations from the Pathology Informatics Summit.
Identification of characteristics defining functionality gaps.

Main Results:

A substantial portion of pathology informatics literature and conference content addresses functionality gaps.
Functionality gaps are characterized by a strong need for change, available technology, LIS absence, and customization limits.
Gap ownership and domain expertise are key to successful resolution.

Conclusions:

Closing functionality gaps is essential for pathology to maintain high-quality care, adopt new technologies, and navigate challenges.
Pathology informatics plays a pivotal role in identifying and resolving these gaps.
A proactive and controlled approach to managing the information infrastructure is vital.