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  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Digital Health

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  • Direct Access Testing (DAT) is an innovative healthcare model offering on-demand laboratory services.
  • DAT contrasts with conventional testing by utilizing virtual interactions, online ordering, and often at-home self-collection with virtual support.
  • This model heavily relies on robust information technology (IT) and data utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the Direct Access Testing (DAT) landscape in the United States, focusing on IT challenges and opportunities.
  • To identify barriers and potential solutions for integrating DAT into conventional patient-provider healthcare models.
  • To explore DAT's role in enhancing consumer autonomy, transparency, and health equity.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of the current Direct Access Testing (DAT) landscape in the US.
  • Analysis of IT infrastructure, data utilization, and interoperability within the DAT model.
  • Discussion of challenges and opportunities for consumers, providers, and health systems.

Main Results:

  • DAT empowers consumers with greater control over testing, cost, and data sharing.
  • Significant gaps exist in integrating DAT into the conventional patient-provider model, requiring innovative solutions.
  • Transparency in DAT laboratory quality and clinical decision support are crucial for appropriate use.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing interoperability barriers is essential for integrating DAT data into electronic health records and supporting population health initiatives.
  • Despite IT and data challenges, DAT holds significant potential to improve health equity by offering accessible testing options.
  • Innovative approaches are needed to fully incorporate Direct Access Testing into routine healthcare delivery.