Field of View

Voicebrook's blog with product news, Industry Insights, and Expert Opinions.

1 min read

Is VoiceOver PRO Redundant if a Lab Has Epic? Not Even Close.

Some Epic reps call VoiceOver PRO redundant—but PRO users call it indispensable. If you’ve been told your lab doesn't need VoiceOver PRO with Epic Beaker and Dragon Medical One (DMO), you’re only hearing part of the story—and it’s the part that...

READ MORE

1 min read

Streamlining Bone Marrow Differentials with VoiceOver PRO

Pathologists are no strangers to the bone marrow differential—a critical part of many hematologic evaluations. The process is straightforward in...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 2025

CAP Announces Immersive AI Platform. A new virtual artificial intelligence (AI) platform for pathologists will debut at CAP25, September 13-16 in...

READ MORE

3 min read

Position Your Lab for Smooth Transitions with VoiceOver PRO

Switching Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) doesn’t have to mean chaos. For many pathology labs, the idea of transitioning to a new AP System/LIS...

READ MORE

1 min read

Voicebrook: Not Just in the Lead, But Setting the Standard for Pathology Reporting Solutions

We believe in what we do here at Voicebrook. We always have. But perhaps it’s time we started saying it louder. Voicebrook is the leading solution in...

READ MORE

1 min read

Why Interoperability Matters in Pathology — And What We're Doing About It

At Voicebrook, we believe pathologists should spend less time struggling with technology and more time focused on diagnosis and patient care. That’s...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 19, 2025

Endeavor Health Advances Cloud-Based Digital Pathology with Google Cloud Partnership. Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health is spearheading a...

READ MORE

2 min read

Resident Training: Get Set for Success with Voicebrook

At pathology labs across the country, summer marks a season of change. From June through August, a new cohort of residents and fellows arrives, ready...

READ MORE

1 min read

Dictate Pathology Reports With Your Smartphone Using VoiceOver PRO

If you're looking for an easy way to dictate your pathology reports… look no further than the smartphone in your pocket. Yes, really.

READ MORE

4 min read

From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Horizon Health Transforms with VoiceOver PRO

In the fast-paced world of pathology, efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time aren’t just metrics—they’re critical to patient care. Horizon Health...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 1, 2025

New CAP Cancer Protocols. New protocols for endocrine tumors and updated existing protocols for breast cancer diagnoses are now available from the...

READ MORE

2 min read

Celebrating Lab Week 2025

Every April, we take a moment to shine a spotlight on some of healthcare’s most dedicated and often unsung heroes: the laboratory professionals who...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 31, 2025

Match Day 2025. Match Day is the annual event in the United States when all medical residency applicants find out where (and in what specialty) they...

READ MORE

2 min read

Meet Your Client Support Team: Enhancements, Availability, & How You Can Help Us Improve

At Voicebrook, we know that having a reliable and responsive Client Support team is essential to your success. Whether you need technical assistance,...

READ MORE

2 min read

Top 5 Reasons Why Your Pathology Lab Needs Voicebrook

Pathology reporting is an intricate and time-sensitive process, requiring precision, efficiency, and flexibility. General-purpose speech recognition...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 28, 2025

CAP Pushes HHS to Revoke FDA LDT Regulation. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services...

READ MORE

1 min read

Streamlining Transitions with VoiceOver PRO

The VA’s transition to Oracle Cerner Millennium marks a significant shift for pathology labs nationwide. While this upgrade promises improved...

READ MORE

2 min read

Why Pathologists Need More Than Just Voice Recognition—A Smarter Approach

In the rapidly evolving field of anatomic pathology, the demand for accurate and efficient reporting has never been greater. Traditional...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 31, 2025

Article Touts Generative AI in Pathology. Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is emerging as a powerful tool across medicine, with the potential...

READ MORE

2 min read

Voicebrook: Bridging the Gap as VA Pathology Labs Prepare for Change

Pathology laboratories within the VA healthcare system face unique challenges: complex workflows, outdated EHR technology, and the need for precise...

READ MORE

2 min read

Voicebrook's AI-Driven Pathology Reporting: Efficiency, Accuracy, and Innovation

Voicebrook is redefining the future of pathology reporting through thoughtful application of Generative AI (GenAI). Our suite of AI-powered features...

READ MORE

2 min read

Your Voice Shapes Voicebrook’s Future: Feedback and Collaboration in Action

At Voicebrook, our mission is to empower pathology professionals with innovative reporting solutions. To achieve this, we actively listen to the...

READ MORE

2 min read

The Power of Offline Mode: Ensuring Smooth Operations in Any Scenario

In today’s fast-paced world, uninterrupted access to technology is critical, especially when it comes to tools used in mission-critical environments...

READ MORE

3 min read

What to Expect During Your VoiceOver PRO Training

Whether you're a new user or just need a refresher, Voicebrook offers comprehensive training on all aspects of VoiceOver PRO. We cover everything...

READ MORE

3 min read

SynoptIQ: A Comprehensive Q&A

Early in 2024, Voicebrook announced the launch of SynoptIQ, a new CAP eCP solution, designed to streamline CAP cancer reporting with unmatched...

READ MORE

3 min read

What to Expect During Your VoiceOver PRO Implementation

Whether you're transitioning to VoiceOver PRO for the first time or migrating to a hosted environment, Voicebrook is committed to making the...

READ MORE

2 min read

Validating GenAI Features: Our Approach to Ensuring Accuracy

As Voicebrook continues to push the boundaries of Generative AI (GenAI) in pathology reporting, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our AI...

READ MORE

2 min read

Time to Sanitize These Hardware Items in Your Lab!

Ah, the season for sneezin' is upon us! You share enough things with colleagues in the lab... no need to share germs, too. There's no time like the...

READ MORE

2 min read

New AI Features: Coming Soon!

At Voicebrook, we continue to innovate and improve the pathology reporting process by leveraging Generative AI (GenAI). In July, we unveiled...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: September 19, 2024

Power List 2024. The Pathologist magazine released its 2024 Power List, celebrating the inspirational figures behind innovation and achievement in...

READ MORE

3 min read

DraftDiagnosis: A Comprehensive Q&A

Back in July, Voicebrook announced the launch of DraftDiagnosis, a groundbreaking generative AI feature designed to revolutionize how pathologists...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: September 4, 2024

Battle Over FDA's LDT Rule Continues. The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has filed a lawsuit against the FDA, challenging the Final Rule...

READ MORE

2 min read

Say Hello to the New Voicebrook Success Community

We're excited to unveil the new and improved Voicebrook Success Community online! The Success Community is where our customers can find solutions,...

READ MORE

2 min read

Flexibility and Reliability in Pathology Reporting with VoiceOver PRO

In the ever-evolving world of anatomic pathology, flexibility and reliability are paramount. At Voicebrook, we understand the diverse needs of our...

READ MORE

2 min read

Voicebrook's Baton Award: Celebrating Excellence

At Voicebrook, we are committed to delivering the highest quality service to our customers. Our dedication to excellence is reflected not only in our...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: August 15, 2024

Register for CAP24. It's hard to believe that the fall season is almost here... and that means CAP24 is just around the corner. Registration is now...

READ MORE

2 min read

SynoptIQ eCP Lets You Work Smarter, Not Harder

It's essential that your lab's CAP eCP checklists are up-to-date. Navigating complex cancer protocols can be a daunting and time-consuming task, and...

READ MORE

2 min read

Ensuring the Security of AI in Pathology Reporting: Voicebrook’s Commitment

In an era where digital innovation is transforming healthcare, Voicebrook stands at the forefront with the launch of DraftDiagnosis, our cutting-edge...

READ MORE

1 min read

Do You Need Voicebrook's Pathology Reporting Solutions? Yes... and Here's Why.

Are you using (or thinking about using) an AP/LIS system that claims to be a “one-stop shop” for anatomic pathology reporting? You might wonder if...

READ MORE

2 min read

Revolutionizing Pathology Reporting with AI

Let’s talk about a game-changer that’s set to revolutionize how pathologists handle cancer case reports. We at Voicebrook are thrilled to introduce...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 6, 2024

First CAP Accreditation in Australia. The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the...

READ MORE

4 min read

Considering a Speech-Enabled Pathology Solution? Read This First!

There are many benefits to using a pathology reporting solution that's equipped with speech recognition technology. From cost savings, to efficiency...

READ MORE

4 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 22, 2024

New CAP CEO. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has named its new CEO. Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, FCPP, is joining the CAP as its new...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 15, 2024

New CAP eCP Reporting Tool. There's a new solution on the market designed to streamline CAP cancer reporting with unmatched accuracy and compliance.

READ MORE

4 min read

Voicebrook's Annual Awards: The Best of the Best

The Voicebrook team gathered in New York in January for the company's annual meeting, with employees traveling from all across the country to attend....

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 18, 2024

Pathologists Quality Registry Update. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) Pathologists Quality Registry once again received approval and its...

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: September 26, 2023

Voicebrook at AAPA Meeting. The American Association of Pathologists' Assistants' 48th Annual Meeting is underway in Baltimore, Md., and we hope to...

READ MORE

2 min read

Ten Years of Celebrating Pathologists' Assistants

Today, on the 10th anniversary of Pathologists' Assistant Day, Voicebrook is honored to feature guest blogger Dennis Strenk, PA (ASCP). Dennis is a...

READ MORE

2 min read

Incyte Diagnostics Goes Live on VoiceOver PRO

When Dr. Mari Patel joined InCyte Diagnostics in 2022 as the new Chief Executive Officer, she wasted no time in pursuing a new pathology reporting...

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 24, 2023

USCAP 2023 Recap. The annual meeting of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology wrapped up on March 16, after six days of learning,...

READ MORE

In Case You Missed It: Voicebrook & Gestalt Webinar

Did you have a chance to join us for Wednesday's live webinar with our friends and partners at Gestalt Diagnostics?

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 3, 2023

USCAP 2023. We're already into the month of February -- and that means USCAP 2023 is right around the corner!

READ MORE

3 min read

Voicebrook's Annual Awards: Highlighting Employee Achievement

The Voicebrook team gathered in New York early in January for the company's annual meeting, with employees traveling from all across the country to...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 17, 2023

Digital Pathology Codes. With the start of the new year, there are new digital pathology codes now in effect.

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: October 6, 2022

CAP22. We're just days away from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Annual Meeting! CAP22 kicks off on October 8 in New Orleans and runs...

READ MORE

1 min read

AAPA 2022: Celebrating 50 Years

Last week, the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants wrapped up a successful 2022 conference, recognizing the organization's 50th...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: August 31, 2022

CAP Opposes CLIA Lab Director Proposals. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is opposing several changes to the Centers for Medicare &...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: August 9, 2022

New Immunotherapy Guidelines. A new College of American Pathologists (CAP) evidence-based guideline is among the first to address testing based less...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: July 26, 2022

2023 QPP Proposal. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its proposed 2023 Quality Payment Program (QPP) regulation, outlining more...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 28, 2022

CPT Digital Pathology Codes. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has successfully advocated for the inclusion of new CPT digital pathology...

READ MORE

4 min read

The Evolving Pathology Lab: An Interview With Dr. John Groth (Part I)

Dr. John Groth has been a pathologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Illinois since early 2019. When he first arrived at NorthShore the...

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 14, 2022

CAP Delegation at AMA Annual Meeting. A pathology delegation led by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) is attending the American Medical...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 31, 2022

New Release of Grossing Guidelines: The American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA) is releasing the 3rd edition of AAPA Macroscopic...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 17, 2022

Women in Pathology Month: May is Women in Pathology Month. During the month of May each year, the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP)...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 3, 2022

Pathologists Leadership Summit: The 2022 Pathologists Leadership Summit concludes today following four days of advocacy work and skill-building.

READ MORE

2 min read

Lab Week 2022

This week marks the 47th anniversary of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. Lab Week is held each April, recognizing laboratory professionals for...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: April 20, 2022

Path Assist Day 2022: There was a whole lot of love and appreciation shown to pathologists' assistants during Pathologists' Assistants Day 2022! Many...

READ MORE

2 min read

A New Era for the Pathologists' Assistant

Voicebrook is honored to feature guest blogger Dennis Strenk, PA (ASCP).

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: April 5, 2022

USCAP Honors: The 111th annual meeting of the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) concluded in late March. A highlight of the event...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 22, 2022

USCAP Annual Meeting: The 111th annual meeting of the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) is currently underway in Los Angeles,...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 8, 2022

AAPA Board of Trustees: The American Association of Pathologists' Assistants is looking for leaders in the profession to serve on the AAPA Board of...

READ MORE

8 min read

The Lonely Only: Reflections of a Black Woman in Leadership

Voicebrook is honored to feature guest blogger Valerie A. Fitzhugh, MD. Dr. Fitzhugh is Associate Professor and joint Chair of the Department of...

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 22, 2022

Pathologists Leadership Summit: Register now to be part of the upcoming Pathologists Leadership Summit, scheduled for April 30 - May 3, 2022 in...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 8, 2022

CAP Meritorious Service Awards: The nomination period is open for the College of American Pathologists' Meritorious Service Awards Program, which...

READ MORE

6 min read

The Value of Diversity: An Interview With Dr. Michael Williams

Dr. Michael Williams is a neuropathology fellow at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and a founding member of the Society of Black Pathologists....

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 25 , 2022

CAP Committee Applications: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accepting applications for 2023 committee appointments. With more than 60...

READ MORE

1 min read

Why We Built That: Bootstrapper

Ever wondered why people use the term “booting up your computer” or say they’re booting up a software application? This action was originally called...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 11 , 2022

CAP Makes Change to Accreditation Checklist: The College of American Pathologists has decided to temporarily withdraw the anatomic pathology...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: December 28, 2021

Changes to CAP Accreditation Process: The College of American Pathologists' Accreditation Services launched its Online Deficiency Response on...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: November 30, 2021

Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021: The College of American Pathologists is throwing its support behind a new bill that would delay Medicare...

READ MORE

2 min read

Why We Built That: VOICEOVER PRO: Basic

When it comes to pathology reports, one size doesn’t fit all. Different labs, different users, different needs. That’s why Voicebrook is expanding...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: November 9, 2021

Happy Anniversary, CAP: The College of American Pathologists celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2021, marking the achievement by publishing a history...

READ MORE

5 min read

Why We Built That: Templates 101

Pathology reports contain information that is critical for diagnosis and treatment, and laboratories spend much time working to ensure that their...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: October 12, 2021

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) released its 2021 edition of the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program checklists. The checklists outline...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: September 28, 2021

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) wraps up its annual meeting today. CAP21 “Advancing Medicine Today & Tomorrow” gave members the option to...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: September 14, 2021

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is rebuking the spread of misleading and inaccurate COVID-19 information, and warning its members to take...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: August 31, 2021

The College of American Pathologists' (CAP) new evidence-based clinical practice guideline, “Laboratory Detection and Initial Diagnosis of Monoclonal...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: August 17, 2021

The College of American Pathologists is updating its 2014 evidence-based guideline “Principles of Analytic Validation of Immunohistochemical (IHC)...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: July 28, 2021

Registration is now open for a free conference that connects attendees with lectures presented by leaders in pathology from all over the world.

READ MORE

2 min read

Why We Built That: VoiceOver PRO Template Center

Templates are a game changer for pathology professionals, streamlining the reporting process and standardizing reports for consistency and accuracy....

READ MORE

4 min read

Busted: Three Speech Recognition Myths

What's your first reaction when you hear the words "speech recognition technology?"

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: July 13, 2021

CAP Cancer Protocols Updated The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has released updates to the CAP Cancer Protocols, clinical guidance for...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 29, 2021

ACSP's 40 Under Forty Awards Congratulations to the 2021 American Society for Clinical Pathology's 40 Under Forty honorees! The 40 Under Forty...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 15, 2021

CAP Updates Whole Slide Imaging Guideline As clinical applications for whole slide imaging and digital pathology rapidly advance, the College of...

READ MORE

3 min read

Inside the Match

The residency match process is stressful, and figuring out how to navigate that process is complicated. But since last fall, it's been a little...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 1, 2021

Ending Surprise Billing In a bipartisan effort, Congress is urging the HHS to implement legislation ending the practice of surprise billing and...

READ MORE

2 min read

CAP Turns Focus to Diversity

The College of American Pathologists announced a new committee to lead advocacy efforts for diversity in pathology, in order to support an inclusive...

READ MORE

3 min read

Women in Pathology

This May, the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) celebrated its second annual Women in Pathology Month.

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 18, 2021

CAP's Hill Day Recap A record-breaking number of College of American Pathologists members advocated to protect the value of pathology services while...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 4, 2021

Pathologists Leadership Summit The Pathologists Leadership Summit concludes today after four days of virtual meetings where College of American...

READ MORE

3 min read

Lab Week 2021

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is here! Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW) is an annual celebration of medical laboratory...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: April 20, 2021

Congress Delays Medicare Cut Until End of 2021 Congress finalized the bipartisan legislation that extended the moratorium on a 2 percent cut to...

READ MORE

5 min read

Pathologists' Assistant Day 2021

April 14 is Pathologists' Assistant Day. If we're being honest, we have to admit that often PAs don't get the recognition they deserve for the...

READ MORE

4 min read

Pathology News Roundup: April 6, 2021

New USCAP President The United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) has named Dr. Laura W. Lamps as its new president. Dr. Lamps is the...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 23, 2021

House Passes Bill to Stop Medicare Budget Cuts The House passed legislation to prevent a 2 percent cut from hitting physician Medicare payments...

READ MORE

3 min read

Match Week 2021

This is an exciting week for medical students, and one that will chart the course of their careers. It's Match Week 2021, where fledgling doctors...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 9, 2021

The Future of AI in Pathology A new article on the current state and future use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of pathology indicates...

READ MORE

6 min read

Black Women in Medicine: Dr. Valerie A. Fitzhugh

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), only five percent of active physicians identified as Black or African American in...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 23, 2021

2021 Pathologists Leadership Summit Registration is now open for this year's Pathologists Leadership Summit! The 2021 event takes place virtually on...

READ MORE

3 min read

Black Women in Medicine: Dr. Vivian Pinn

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), just over fifty percent of medical school students are women. But look closer, and...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 9, 2021

CAP Committee Applications The application period for 2022 CAP committee appointments is now open. Participating in a council or committee is a great...

READ MORE

2 min read

World Cancer Day 2021: The COVID Impact

February 4 is World Cancer Day. Since last spring, doctors have voiced a shared concern: what impact will COVID-19 have on the diagnosis and...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathologists Question New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, but the incidence of cervical cancer has...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 26, 2021

How Has COVID Impacted Your Practice? The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is surveying pathologists about how COVID-19 has affected their...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 12, 2021

American Board of Pathology Announces New Officers and Trustees The American Board of Pathology (ABPath), the leading organization that certifies...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: December 29, 2020

CAP Advocacy Saves Pathologists $85 million in 2021 This year, the College of American Pathologists coordinated a sustained lobbying campaign against...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: December 15, 2020

CAP to Congress: Stop Medicare Payment Cuts The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is again speaking out against Medicare payment cuts following...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: December 1, 2020

ABPath: New Status for Retired Pathologists The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) has announced a new status for retired, formerly board-certified...

READ MORE

2 min read

Barriers at the Scope

The United States met a grim milestone this week, with the death toll from COVID-19 now topping more than a quarter-million Americans. COVID-19 cases...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: November 17, 2020

New Guideline: Laboratory Workup of Lymphoma The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: November 5, 2020

CAP Praises Bill to Delay Medicare Cuts The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is applauding a bipartisan House bill that would delay Medicare...

READ MORE

4 min read

Promoting the Profession

Dennis Strenk, PA (ASCP) has been a pathologists' assistant for 17 years. For the past two-and-a-half years, he's worked at Wisconsin Diagnostic...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: October 20, 2020

CAP Meritorious Service Awards The College of American Pathologists Meritorious Service Awards Program acknowledges outstanding contributions to...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: October 7, 2020

CAP20 Virtual Is Almost Here! Just a few more days until the College of American Pathologists' Annual Meeting kicks off! This year will look a little...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: September 22, 2020

CAP Convinces HHS to Change COVID Reporting Rules The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) responded to the College of American...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: September 8, 2020

ASCP 2020 Virtual The American Society for Clinical Pathology unites more than 100,000 anatomic and clinical pathologists, medical laboratory...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: August 25, 2020

CMS Testing Potential MIPS Cost Measures The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now testing potential new measures for future use in...

READ MORE

6 min read

PathElective: Bringing Pathology Education to You

Dr. Kamran Mirza's face lights up as he recounts the story: One of his pathology colleagues in the United Kingdom left work late at night this July,...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: August 11, 2020

CAP Advocacy Efforts The College of American Pathologists is rallying support amongst congressional lawmakers for pathologists’ top priorities to...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: July 28, 2020

Fauci Announced as CAP20 Keynote Speaker The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has announced that Dr. Anthony Fauci will be the keynote speaker...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: July 14, 2020

Advocating Against Medicare Cuts in 2021 The American Medical Association (AMA), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and more than 100...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 30, 2020

CAP: Stop E/M Cuts The College of American Pathologists launched a campaign of advocacy demanding that Congress delay, mitigate, or cancel the -8...

READ MORE

5 min read

PathPod: A Pathology Podcast for Everyone

When life gives you lemons, make some lemonade. When life gives you a pandemic, make a pathology podcast. That was the goal of Dr. Kamran Mirza, Dr....

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 16, 2020

CAP Annual Meeting Going Virtual Every year, pathologists come together as friends and colleagues at the College of American Pathologists' annual...

READ MORE

2 min read

The Time To Do Right

These are clearly not normal times. We often hear that history repeats itself, and right now our nation is living through a disturbing and surreal...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: June 2, 2020

Celebrating Women in Pathology There are many women in pathology making significant contributions to the field. The American Society for...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 19, 2020

New CAP Guidelines: Lung Specimens The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has released new guidelines for lung specimens to help ensure that...

READ MORE

2 min read

News Update: CAP Releases Annual Report

Medical laboratories are intrinsic to the ultimate well-being of patients everywhere. That's never been more evident than now, during our current...

READ MORE

2 min read

May Product Updates

Heads up to our Voicebrook customers! We have a new product release this May to support the College of American Pathologists' recently revised Cancer...

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: May 5, 2020

Upcoming #Capchat on Practice Challenges Pathologists and pathology practices are confronting a drop in anatomic pathology and related clinical...

READ MORE

2 min read

Report Builder LITE: Free, Easy, and Helpful

We were recently talking with a former client about acquiring our software for her new lab, and an interesting thing happened. This individual is a...

READ MORE

2 min read

Small Businesses Making a Difference

What day is it today? Honestly, I’m not even sure anymore. When I woke up this morning I could have sworn it was Sunday. Of course I was very...

READ MORE

1 min read

Pathology News Roundup: April 21, 2020

U.S. Lab Inspections Suspended The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has agreed to suspend all laboratory inspections except Immediate...

READ MORE

2 min read

Are You Sanitizing These 10 Hardware Items in Your Lab?

We can't be the only ones looking at everything around us with a suspicious eye these days... wondering where germs might be lurking. It's the same...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: April 7, 2020

World Health Day Celebration April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. Sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), this...

READ MORE

3 min read

Resident Training: More Important Than Ever

As Match Day concluded in March, more than 40,000 medical students across the country received their long-awaited assignments to the academic...

READ MORE

2 min read

MIPS Deadline Extended Due to COVID-19

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data submission deadline by 30...

READ MORE

2 min read

Breaking News: Pathologists Allowed to Work Remotely During COVID-19

An organized advocacy campaign has persuaded the federal government to allow pathologists to work remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. The Trump...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update: CAP Suspends Lab Inspections Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has successfully...

READ MORE

4 min read

Work Remotely, Stay Connected

If necessity is the mother of invention, then COVID-19 may be the mother of a new era in the workforce. With limitations on group gatherings, school...

READ MORE

2 min read

Coronavirus: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

Voicebrook is nothing without people... the people who work here, the people we work with, and the people we serve. As the impact of the coronavirus...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: March 10, 2020

COVID-19 Update: CAP to Delay Some Lab Inspections In light of global efforts to contain the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the College of...

READ MORE

2 min read

Positive Prospects for Pathologists

There's been some disagreement in the pathology community about the job market for pathologists. While some believe pathology jobs were harder to...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 25, 2020

Hybrid Microscope Could Bring Digital Biopsy to the Clinic By adding infrared capability to the ubiquitous, standard optical microscope, researchers...

READ MORE

3 min read

Information Travels Fast... But Sometimes Not Fast Enough

Recently I went to the Emergency Room for extreme pelvic/abdominal pain. Of course, as I was waiting to be seen, I consulted Dr. Google to figure out...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: February 11, 2020

2020 Pathologists Leadership Summit Registration is open for an event hosted by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) that seeks to equip...

READ MORE

2 min read

Pathology Education in 280 Characters

Pathology and laboratory medicine is changing at a rapid pace, especially thanks to tech advancements like artificial intelligence, digital...

READ MORE

3 min read

New Year, New View

It might sound odd for a company that specializes in speech recognition technology to say, “Talk is cheap,” but it’s true. I apparently have a thing...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 28, 2020

CAP and ASCO Publish Updated Breast Cancer Guideline The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)...

READ MORE
Dr. Michael Weiner, Regenstrief Institute research scientist

2 min read

Improving Patient Records With Targeted Technology

In today’s digital world, electronic health records (EHRs) are an extension of what we expect in our everyday lives: information readily available at...

READ MORE

2 min read

MIPS and QPP: Translation, Please?

In late 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2020 Quality Payment Program (QPP) regulation for year four of...

READ MORE

3 min read

Pathology News Roundup: January 14, 2020

Philips and Paige Team Up to Provide AI to Pathology Labs Royal Philips, a leader in health technology, and Paige, a leader in computational...

READ MORE

3 min read

A Peek at the Pathologist Behind the Curtain

For most patients, the pathology lab is a bit of a mystery. Patients can develop good relationships with their doctors or surgeons by meeting...

READ MORE
blog_image_caplogo

2 min read

Why We Built That : CAP eCC

The College of American Pathologists Cancer Protocols have become the standard in cancer reporting. According to their website, “For more than 20...

READ MORE
Pathologists use templates

3 min read

PRO Tip: Using Templates to Speed Up Your Dictation and Improve Accuracy

Most of us probably don’t pay much attention, but we use "templates" in our everyday lives. We are using them so much, in fact, that our devices are...

READ MORE
Pathology Reporting and Security Software

3 min read

Pathology Reports Running Slow? It Could Be Your Security System.

Did you know that the average person living in America now spends ten or more hours a day in front of a screen? This trend is not slowing down! For...

READ MORE
Communication blog.jpg

3 min read

Apply Your Communication Skills for Better Dictation Results

Back in December, Voicebrook employees from around the country came together for our annual company meeting. The theme was communication, and we were...

READ MORE