Golden State Dermatology Case Study

Jan 5, 2021

Case Study

Golden State Dermatology

PathologyWatch assisted Golden State Dermatology as a more strategic and efficient pathology partner to help them better serve patients.

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At a Glance

Golden State Dermatology is a leading dermatology group in Northern California that specializes in dermatology, cosmetics, Mohs surgery for skin cancer, pathology, and plastic surgery. The thriving organization sought additional lab support to continue delivering providers with accurate and timely diagnoses. PathologyWatch provided academic-level dermatopathologists and an electronic workflow to help meet those demands.

Services Provided

Saves Physician Time

The Challenge

A multiclinic dermatology group featured an in-house lab with a single staff dermatopathologist: Emily Green, MD. Managing the caseload from multiple practitioners was challenging. However, there wasn’t enough excess workload to justify hiring a second full-time dermatopathologist. As a result, the dermatopathologist was uneasy about taking vacation days, knowing she would return to an overflow of work.

The Solution

PathologyWatch provided on-demand support to assist with overflow reads while filling in completely when the dermatopathologist was away. Utilizing an EHR interface, PathologyWatch sent digital results directly to the patient EMR.

The Solution

THE RESULTS

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Improved Work–Life Balance

Dr. Green can now carry a routine workload and take time off, with the assurance that PathologyWatch has her cases covered.

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Academic-Level Reads

The group did not have to sacrifice interpretation quality or turnaround times. PathologyWatch experts were readily available to correlate diagnosis with clinical findings.

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Exceptional Value

PathologyWatch dermatopathologists worked remotely on demand, which meant avoiding the high costs of travel, lodging, and full-time staffers.

Stellar Customer Service

PathologyWatch provided hands-on support during onboarding and implementation and responded immediately to questions or issues through call, text, or email.

No Minimums. No Startup Costs. No More DermPath Headaches.

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Smart Skin Dermatology Case Study

Nov 17, 2020

case studySmart Skin Dermatology

PathologyWatch assisted Smart Skin Dermatology as a more reliable and efficient pathology partner to help them better serve patients.

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At a Glance

Smart Skin Dermatology provides Utah patients with comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology care. This includes treating common skin problems and many difficult-to-treat disorders. With over two decades of clinical experience, they recently opened their office to bring a professional, enjoyable, and patient-focused experience to the dermatology specialty. Smart Skin Dermatology called on PathologyWatch to implement full EMR integration and access a team of experienced dermatopathologists.

Services Provided:

Saves Physician Time

The Challenge

A new clinic challenged by opening during COVID-19 was looking at different options for pathology. The clinic is staffed by one dermatologist and three physician assistants, all with significant experience in dermatology. They were looking for definitive interpretations, fast turnaround times, and workflow efficiency.

The Solution

PathologyWatch provides access to an outstanding clinical team, along with EMR integration and a focus on reporting efficiency without compromising quality. Similar to the digital transformation sweeping the radiology industry, the efficiency of the electronic workflow means Smart Skin can improve patient satisfaction by providing patients with prompt, accurate diagnoses.

The Solution

PathologyWatch provides access to an outstanding clinical team, along with EMR integration and a focus on reporting efficiency without compromising quality. Similar to the digital transformation sweeping the radiology industry, the efficiency of the electronic workflow means Contour can improve patient satisfaction by providing patients with prompt, accurate diagnoses.

THE RESULTS

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Virtual Onboarding

Opening safely during COVID was important. The clinic was largely able to complete their simple onboarding process through virtual web calls.

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Responsive Support Team

The PathologyWatch team members are accessible, responding quickly to text, emails, or calls to resolve any issues.

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Saves One Hour a Day

Sending digital orders and receiving digital reports directly to the patient’s EMR chart is a game changer for the clinic. From report to file, the streamlined process saves the staff an hour a day on manual tasks.

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Up to 75% Faster Turnaround Times

While other local clinics complain about two-week turnaround times, Smart Skin Dermatology is exceptionally pleased about consistent four-day turnaround times on most cases.

No Minimums. No Startup Costs. No More DermPath Headaches.

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Allen-Taintor Dermatology Case Study

Jun 12, 2020

Case Study

Allen-Taintor Dermatology

PathologyWatch assisted Allen-Taintor Dermatology as a more reliable and efficient pathology partner to help them better serve patients.

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At a Glance

Allen-Taintor came to PathologyWatch looking for a more reliable and efficient pathology partner to help them better serve their patients. PathologyWatch implemented ValueWatch, which processes and digitizes biopsy slides, providing immediate, 24/7 access, improved efficiency, and better patient satisfaction.

Services Provided:

Saves Physician Time

The Challenge

Allen-Taintor Dermatology experienced a cumbersome workflow with the pathology group they were working with. Reports were emailed and attached separately to the patient’s record by the internal staff. Slides for review were mailed and regularly took up to two weeks to reach their office.

The Solution

PathologyWatch collaborated with Allen-Taintor Dermatology to deliver faster results by interfacing directly with the EMR, providing faster turnaround time with academic-level reads, and uploading digital slides directly to the patient’s record.

The Solution

THE RESULTS

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Improved operational efficiency with digital workflows.

Pathology results are uploaded directly to the clinic EHR, and pathology-related fields are automatically pre-populated for the dermatologist and clinic staff.

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75% reduction in dermatologist review time.

Academic-level reads were provided alongside digital imagery, significantly reducing the time necessary to review the pathology report and enhancing the quality of the overall read.

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Improved patient satisfaction.

The dermatologists use the digital slides to help teach their patients about their biopsy results and resulting cancer care.

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Better communication.

PathologyWatch physicians reach out to the dermatologists to discuss cases. Clinician and pathologist can review the same digital slide image.

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75% faster sample turnaround.

Turnaround time significantly improved from up to two weeks to approximately two days for most cases.

No Minimums. No Startup Costs. No More DermPath Headaches.

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Case Study

Jun 12, 2020

Case StudyPrairie Lakes Healthcare

PathologyWatch helped Prairie Lakes improve efficiency from their existing EMR and connect with expert-level dermatopathologists.

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Improved operational efficiency by 30–40%.

At a Glance

Prairie Lakes engaged with PathologyWatch to improve sample turnaround times and connect with expert-level dermpaths. By implementing ValueWatch, Prairie Lakes was able to increase patient care and improve physician and staff workflow efficiency.

Services Provided:

Saves time for physicians patient outcomes are optimized reduces burden for staff untapped revenue is captured

The Challenge

In rural South Dakota, patients lacked access to dermatopathologists. In many cases, specimens were sent to locations often over 150 miles away, and most cases were read by general pathologists, who sometimes lacked the expertise to diagnose serious skin conditions. Dr. Smith needed a system that improved the patient experience, provided specialized expert care quickly, and provided additional revenue to the practice.

The Solution

Dr. Smith contracted with PathologyWatch to provide pathology-related services. Dr. Smith’s clinic sends tissue samples to PathologyWatch for processing and digitization. Expert dermpaths weigh in on Dr. Smith’s cases as desired and needed.*

The Solution

THE RESULTS

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Improved
patient care.

PathologyWatch provides Dr. Smith with best-in-class reads and reliable diagnoses.

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Improved patient satisfaction.

Patients can view their test results and slides digitally, which enables them to make informed decisions about their care.

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Better
communication.

Clinicians and pathologists can view the same file and discuss test results.

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Additional
revenue.

Services are billed directly through the practice, which opens up new revenue streams.

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Improved operational efficiency.

Patient information is uploaded directly from the LIS into your EMR, pre- populating the fields and improving efficiency by 30-40%.

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Fast sample
turnaround.

Test result turnaround time went from 1-2 weeks to 1-2 days.

No Minimums. No Startup Costs. No More DermPath Headaches.

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Vivida Dermatology, St. George Case Study

Jun 7, 2020

case studyVivida Dermatology, St. George

PathologyWatch assisted Vivida Dermatology St. George as a more reliable and efficient pathology partner to help them better serve patients.

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At a Glance

Vivida Dermatology in St. George is a leading surgical, general, and cosmetic dermatology center. In addition to one of the only fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons for skin cancer removal in Southern Utah, patients can also access general skin care treatment for cases that include acne, cysts, and moles. Partnering with PathologyWatch helped maintain the efficiency of an EMR interface with direct access to academic-level dermatopathologists.

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The Challenge

In southern Utah, the clinic enjoyed a good relationship with local dermatopathologists. However, the hospital was unable to interface with the clinic’s EMR. At the same time, a remote lab provided an EMR interface but lacked in personal communication, which made it difficult to ask questions or correlate on cases.

The Solution

PathologyWatch provided Vivida Dermatology with the best of both worlds, combining the efficiency of an EMR interface with the advantages of a personal relationship. Now, the clinic enjoys the communicative partnership of a small lab and the operational efficiencies of a big lab.

The Solution

THE RESULTS

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Medical Assistant Training

PathologyWatch staff provide personalized, focused training in both proper pathology processes and the clinic’s EMR during onboarding. Staff members can contact PathologyWatch reps 24/7 via phone or text to troubleshoot their EMR and answer questions.

Attention to Details

From the chain of custody to specimen-logging processes, the staff can rely on accurate measures designed to keep their samples safe, including staff instruction for the proper handling of specimens.

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More Personal Relationship

Providers can reach out directly to interpreting dermatopathologists for real-time discussion using digital slide images.

Improved Patient Satisfaction

The clinic is confident that patients with billing questions or issues will be treated with respect and receive a swift resolution.

No Minimums. No Startup Costs. No More Dermpath Headaches.

Let’s Get Started

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