As a clinical laboratory, you probably feel like you’ve been under siege lately. Specimens play a crucial role in clinical laboratory testing and billing, as they are the basis for all diagnostic procedures. Increased oversight and audits, rising operating costs, and falling reimbursement rates have created an uphill financial battle for clinical labs, which must have a physician order tests and manage patient care. And many are struggling to survive, especially in a highly competitive market with a lot of client turnover. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to tighten up the documentation and clinical lab billing processes to ensure you are recovering costs.