Automation, Innovation, and the Pathology Lab of the Future
A reflection on the 2025 DP-AI Workshop by Melanie Shedd, Voicebrook's VP of Product.
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Driving Measurable Outcomes in Pathology with VoiceOver PRO
At Stamford Health in Connecticut, the anatomic pathology team manages more than 58,000 accessions each year. With only five pathologists and four...
Pathology News Roundup: October 2025
CAP Names Interim CEO. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has named Akshay Patel as interim chief executive officer, effective October 28,...
Voicebrook Expands Speech-Enabled Partnerships Across the Digital Pathology Landscape
Empowering pathologists, not replacing them. Voicebrook’s AI and speech innovations put human expertise at the heart of every diagnosis.
Voicebrook’s Client Advisory Board: Help Shape the Future of Pathology Reporting
At Voicebrook, innovation begins with our customers. That’s why we’re building a selective, invitation-only Client Advisory Board (CAB). The...
Exciting New Features in VoiceOver PRO: Enhancing Pathology Reporting
Voicebrook’s commitment to innovation continues with the latest updates to VoiceOver PRO, our flagship pathology reporting platform. In a recent...
Smarter Than Clicks and Scripts: Why Pathologists Choose VoiceOver PRO
Pathologists deserve more than basic dictation. VoiceOver PRO is the only reporting platform designed from the ground up for anatomic...
Pathology News Roundup: September 2025
CAP Letter to Congress Emphasizes the Pathologist's Voice. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) submitted a statement for the House Committee...
Voice + Digital Pathology: Keeping the Pathologist’s Voice at the Center
Pathology is evolving faster than ever. Laboratories around the world are adopting digital platforms to manage growing case volumes and increasing...
AI in Pathology: A Tool, Not a Replacement
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way healthcare operates but in pathology, its role is often misunderstood. At Voicebrook, we believe AI...
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Voicebrook on the Road: Our Fall 2025 Trade Show Lineup
This fall, Voicebrook will be present at some of the most important pathology gatherings worldwide. From global congresses to AI-focused summits,...
Pathology News Roundup: August 2025
Visit with Voicebrook at CAP25. Are you heading to Orlando for CAP25? Voicebrook would love to see you there!
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Help Shape the Future of Voicebrook
At Voicebrook, we believe the best solutions are built in partnership with the people who use them every day. Your feedback isn’t just helpful, it's...
VoiceOver PRO Helps Rural Hospitals Survive Staffing and Budget Crises
Across the country, rural hospitals are facing a financial emergency. According to a recent report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment...
Why Voicebrook's Hosted Solution Is the Future of Pathology Reporting
In today’s fast-moving lab environment, flexibility, speed, and ease of use are essential. That’s why more pathology teams are choosing Voicebrook’s...
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Policy Shifts Are Coming for Labs. Here's How to Stay Ahead
In a recent blog, we focused on what’s happening inside the lab—inefficiencies, underused tools, and the need to stop flying blind. But the road...
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Gross Room Efficiency: Where Small Gains Yield Big Returns
Many labs focus on the pathologist's time—but efficiency in the gross room is equally vital. Traditionally, gross room staff didn’t wait on...
Navigating the Bumpy Road: Hospital Margins by Region and Where Pathology Efficiency Fits In
A recent Becker’s summary of Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report and related data reveals a rugged financial terrain for U.S. hospitals:
How Stamford Health Transitioned to Epic Without Sacrificing Pathology Workflow
When Stamford Health made the enterprise-wide shift to Epic, their pathology department faced a familiar dilemma: would the new system support their...
Pathology News Roundup: July 2025
CAP25 Is Coming Up. Are you heading to Orlando for CAP25? The College of American Pathologists' annual event, scheduled for September 13-16, is...
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What’s Changing in Pathology: A Look at the Evolving Landscape
The field of pathology is undergoing a significant transformation. While its core mission remains the same—helping clinicians understand disease to...
Voice-Enabling the Future of Digital Pathology
The landscape of anatomic and digital pathology is rapidly evolving, with many vendors shifting toward modern, browser-based architectures. At...
What Is VoiceOver PRO Basic? A Powerful Starting Point for Smarter Reporting
VoiceOver PRO Basic may not be the flashiest product in our lineup, but it’s a workhorse. Simple. Reliable. Underrated. VoiceOver PRO Basic is the...
Beat the Pathologist Shortage With the #1 Time-Saving Tool in Reporting
Anatomic pathology labs across the country are facing a perfect storm: a growing volume of cases, increasingly complex reporting requirements, and a...
Don't Be Fooled by the Noise: Why Voicebrook Is the True Leader in Pathology Reporting
In the world of anatomic pathology reporting, many vendors claim to be leaders. But leadership isn't about claims; it's about results, trust, and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
DraftDiagnosis: A Comprehensive Q&A
Back in July, Voicebrook announced the launch of DraftDiagnosis, a groundbreaking generative AI feature designed to revolutionize how pathologists...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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....
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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,...
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?
Join Voicebrook & Gestalt for a LIVE DEMO on Path Lab Interoperability
JOIN US FOR A LIVE WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 8!
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!
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...
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.
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...
AAPA 2022: Celebrating 50 Years
Last week, the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants wrapped up a successful 2022 conference, recognizing the organization's 50th...
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 &...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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.
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Lab Week 2022
This week marks the 47th anniversary of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. Lab Week is held each April, recognizing laboratory professionals for...
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...
A New Era for the Pathologists' Assistant
Voicebrook is honored to feature guest blogger Dennis Strenk, PA (ASCP).
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Pathology News Roundup: December 28, 2021
Changes to CAP Accreditation Process: The College of American Pathologists' Accreditation Services launched its Online Deficiency Response on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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.
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....
Busted: Three Speech Recognition Myths
What's your first reaction when you hear the words "speech recognition technology?"
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Women in Pathology
This May, the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) celebrated its second annual Women in Pathology Month.
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...
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...
Lab Week 2021
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is here! Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW) is an annual celebration of medical laboratory...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Pathology News Roundup: October 20, 2020
CAP Meritorious Service Awards The College of American Pathologists Meritorious Service Awards Program acknowledges outstanding contributions to...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pathology Education in 280 Characters
Pathology and laboratory medicine is changing at a rapid pace, especially thanks to tech advancements like artificial intelligence, digital...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...