title: Laboratory consolidation, coalescence and coalition.
abstract: Forces are now in place that may dismantle the laboratory industry as we know it today and create a new different and "blended" medical lab industry. Information systems technology will play a key role in this reshaping process.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Hoke
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D007753:Laboratories / Q000639:trends*; D009935:Organizational Affiliation / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States