Ep 25: The Hidden Power of Labs and the Future of Diagnostics
Release Date: 05/12/2025
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info_outlineEpisode 25: The Hidden Gold in Healthcare Labs—Revolutionizing Diagnostics and Patient Care
In this must-listen episode of Boombostic Health, Bradley Bostic is joined by healthcare innovation experts Jeff Myers and Matt Martocci to uncover the untapped potential of healthcare labs. Together, they discuss how labs are evolving from overlooked assets to strategic powerhouses driving better patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and groundbreaking preventative care.
What You’ll Discover:
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The rise and fall of offsite core labs: Why history is repeating itself and what it means for the future of healthcare systems.
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The battle for lab dominance: Hospitals vs. physician-owned group practices—who’s winning and why?
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How wearable tech, AI, and advanced diagnostics are reshaping the healthcare landscape.
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The economic and strategic value of labs: Why health systems are rethinking their approach to lab operations.
Key Highlights:
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Jeff Myers explains the economics behind lab consolidation and how health systems can maximize their lab assets.
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Matt Martocci dives into the competitive rise of physician-owned group practices and their impact on hospital labs.
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Bradley Bostic shares insights into the future of diagnostics, including the role of AI, biometric sensors, and preventative lab testing in improving longevity.
Why It Matters:
Labs are no longer just a back-office function—they’re the hidden Rembrandts in the attic of healthcare systems. With 75-80% of medical records tied to lab data, the opportunity to leverage this information for predictive and preventative care is massive. This episode explores how labs can transform healthcare delivery and why they’re critical to the future of patient care.
Don’t Miss:
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A fascinating discussion on how lab data could help predict diseases like Alzheimer’s decades before diagnosis.
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The role of wearable devices like WHOOP and Apple Watch in integrating lab insights into everyday health monitoring.
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The bold predictions for the next 10 years of lab innovation—will we see a complete paradigm shift in diagnostics?