title: LIS--connecting the pieces. When it comes to laboratory information systems, the debate is between interoperability and best of breed.
abstract: Lab directors usually choose best of breed. CIOs usually choose enterprise solutions. An integrated LIS may really be just interfaced. KLAS LIS Perception Report is planned for November.
authors.forename: Daphne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lawrence
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D019981:Health Care Sector; D006801:Humans; D010337:Pathology Department, Hospital; D018511:Systems Integration; D014481:United States