Case Study
Riverside Medical Arts
PathologyWatch assisted Riverside Medical Arts as a more reliable and efficient pathology partner to help them better serve patients.
At a Glance
Riverside Medical Arts offers a wide range of services and products focused on the health of their patients’ skin. Located in St. George, UT, the medical facility specializes in general medical and surgical dermatology for children and adults. To help manage the generous workload, PathologyWatch introduced the benefits of a digital pathology system and an interface with the EMR.
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Patients
The Challenge
Riverside Medical Arts—a comprehensive, professional facility that provides medical dermatology services—was interested in interfacing their EMR with a pathology lab. With volumes of cases going out, they wanted to take advantage of digital technology to keep track of data and slides, making sure it’s connected to the right patients.
The Solution
PathologyWatch designed and implemented an enhanced interface to increase EMR capabilities and boost Riverside Medical Arts’s operational efficiencies. Instead of working with traditional paper, the facility was able to locate patient information and pathology reports directly in the EMR, receive interpretative reports from academic-level dermatopathologists, and have the option to immediately reference the associated diagnostic slides as needed/desired on their iPads or devices.
The Solution
PathologyWatch designed and implemented an enhanced interface to increase EMR capabilities and boost Riverside Medical Arts’s operational efficiencies. Instead of working with traditional paper, the facility was able to locate patient information and pathology reports directly in the EMR, receive interpretative reports from academic-level dermatopathologists, and have the option to immediately reference the associated diagnostic slides as needed/desired on their iPads or devices.
THE RESULTS
75% Faster Results
Reducing the average turnaround time from two weeks down to two days means patients receive their results quicker.
15% of Staff Time Saved
Instant access to digital reports and virtual slides results in saving at least 15% of staff time.
Personal Dermpath Relationships
PathologyWatch dermatopathologists were readily available via text, email, or phone and appreciated opportunities to correlate clinicopathologic details critical to many cases.
Improved Clinical Correlation
Dr. Carter loves the ability to more quickly locate and review slides in association with finalized biopsy reports before performing excisions. Plus, partners can easily share cases with each other.