Category Archives: OBL

How to Start an Office-based Lab: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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A practice successfully performs its first procedure after following an insightful guide on how to start an office-based lab.

Office-based labs (OBLs) are gaining momentum—and it’s easy to see why. Opening an office-based lab is a strategic move that gives specialists greater control over patient care, scheduling, and practice revenue, all while delivering high-quality procedures in a convenient outpatient setting. At 1st Providers Choice, we’ve worked closely with practices across the country to help…

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Facing the Hurdles: Challenges in Operating an OBL

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It’s no secret that patients prioritize convenience over long waiting times when receiving treatment at hospitals or office-based laboratories (OBLs). With on-site testing capabilities, patients choose OBLs as they make healthcare services easily accessible without long waiting times. Meeting patient expectations of timely and appropriate care is a significant challenge for OBLs, considering the high…

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