Automated systems excel at executing rules. They are far less effective at validating whether those rules remain correct as laboratory services, payor requirements, and regulatory frameworks evolve.
Resources
Why LIS and Charge Master Misalignment Is a Structural Risk for Laboratories
December 31, 2025Modern laboratory environments rely on multiple interconnected systems to translate clinical activity into revenue. The laboratory information system (LIS) governs how tests are ordered, performed, and resulted. The charge master governs how those services are defined, coded, and billed.
Small Charge Master Errors Lead to Revenue Leakage and Claim Denials
December 29, 2025Laboratories rarely lose revenue all at once. There is no single system outage, no dramatic billing failure, no clear moment when collections suddenly collapse. Instead, revenue erosion tends to be incremental—small discrepancies that repeat quietly across thousands of claims until their cumulative impact becomes material.
What the Laboratory Charge Master Really Does in Modern Revenue Cycle Management
December 29, 2025Laboratory revenue problems rarely announce themselves clearly. Margins tighten. Denials creep upward. Reimbursement feels inconsistent, even when testing volume is strong and billing teams appear to be doing everything right. In many organizations, these symptoms are treated as operational challenges—payor behavior, staffing gaps, workflow inefficiencies—rather than signals of a deeper structural issue.
A First in Quebec: ovo Labo Implements SoftLab, a State-of-the-Art LIS to Optimize Medical Analyses
April 2, 2025Ovo Labo has reached a new milestone by becoming the first private laboratory in Quebec to integrate SoftLab®, a state-of-the-art laboratory information system (LIS). This innovation enhances the efficiency, accuracy and speed of analysis processing, providing an optimized experience for […]
Annual SNUG Conference Recap Webinar
July 25, 2024Annual SNUG Conference Recap Webinar Date: July 30 Time: 12:00 – 12:30 pm SCC is proud to host an overview of the recent SNUG 2024 Annual Conference. Led by members of the SNUG leadership board, we hope you can join […]
Product Showcase Webinar Reminders for July
July 2, 2024July is already here and we are excited to welcome back our SCC Product Showcase webinar series! Please join SCC Soft Computer for our upcoming live Product Showcase Webinars with subject-matter experts. These webinars are held on Thursdays at 12pm […]
Meet us at ADLM 2024!
June 25, 2024ADLM 2024 Association for Diagnosis & Laboratory Medicine Booth #2457 Tuesday, July 30 – Thursday, August 1 We are thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Annual Meeting, formerly known as AACC. SCC […]
Upcoming Job Fairs!
June 13, 2024SCC Soft Computer is thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming events, Foot in the Door sponsored by St. Pete Works and Recruit Military! For more information and the benefits of joining our team, please see below. We hope […]
Hurricane Preparation: Essential Steps for Residents in Vulnerable Areas
June 11, 2024Living in a hurricane-prone region can be both beautiful and perilous. The tranquility of coastal living juxtaposes with the looming threat of powerful storms. However, with proper preparation, residents can mitigate risks and safeguard their lives and property. Here’s a […]
Where in the world is SCC?
May 30, 2024Recently, our representatives had the fortune of attending various shows and connecting with industry leaders. From the Association of Public Health Laboratories Annual Conference, to our overseas participation in the 47th Annual Assises de Pathologie, to meeting with attendees during […]