Maximum Efficiency: Data Management Revolutionizes Workflow at Akron City Hospital
Rising test volumes, aging hardware and overall inefficiencies were causing growing frustration for the Critical Care Laboratory at Akron City Hospital (Akron, Ohio, USA). Read how Beckman Coulter helped turn things around with automation, instrumentation and innovative data management solutions.
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Beckman Coulter Expands Reproductive Menu with Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Assay
Beckman Coulter has expanded its menu for reproductive disease state management with the introduction of the Access Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) assay for use in the differential diagnosis of conditions of chronic or excessive androgenic activity. Read to learn more about SHBG and Beckman Coulter’s comprehensive reproductive assay menu. full story

Buprenorphine Assay Expands Beckman Coulter’s Drugs of Abuse (DAT) Menu
Beckman Coulter recently expanded its drugs of abuse test menu to include a Buprenorphine Enzyme immunoassay. The test provides fast screening for the qualitative and semi-quantitative determination of norbuprenorphine (buprenorphine metabolite) in human urine. full story

Advanced Emergency Management Standards
Curious about the new Joint Commission standards for emergency management? Join a highly interactive workshop that will lead you through case studies in small group discussions to help illustrate the necessary elements in planning for emergency response. full story

Reimbursement Update 2010
The United States’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is constantly "tweaking" the Medicare program to improve coverage and reduce costs. And keeping abreast of these changes can be challenging. But AACC and ASCLS can make your job a little easier. Join this 90-minute audioconference, where you will get the information you need to maximize your reimbursement. full story

Beckman Coulter’s Chemistry and Automation Documents Go Paperless
As part of a green initiative to reduce waste and improve processes, technical and informational documents for Beckman Coulter’s chemistry and automation products are now available online. Learn more about the transition. full story

Complimentary Hematology Product Webinars Now Available
Discover Beckman Coulter’s new product training webinars, specifically developed for laboratory professionals. The webinars enable individuals to learn independently at a time most convenient for them. Plus, many webinars provide P.A.C.E.® (Professional Acknowledgement for Continuing Education) contact hours. full story

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