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 nationwide shortage of pathologists. For many labs, this has meant mounting backlogs, longer turnaround times, and overworked teams teetering on the edge of burnout.

The Problem: Too Much Work, Not Enough Pathologists

According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, the number of practicing pathologists in the U.S. declined by nearly 20 percent between 2007 and 2017 – a troubling trend for labs already struggling to keep up with rising case volumes. Meanwhile, case complexity is increasing, cancer reporting requirements are evolving, and expectations for rapid, accurate diagnoses have never been higher.

When labs can’t hire fast enough (or at all), there’s only one other option: work smarter.

The Solution: Save Time, Reduce Stress, Deliver Results

That’s where VoiceOver PRO comes in.

With Voicebrook’s advanced pathology reporting solution, many labs report saving at least one to two hours daily, per pathologist. Whether you're using structured templates, narrative dictation, or a hybrid approach, VoiceOver PRO is built to adapt to your preferred style while delivering the speed, accuracy, and flexibility modern labs demand.

How It Works

VoiceOver PRO is your lab’s secret weapon:

• Speech recognition tailored to pathology
• Smart templates that reduce clicks and keystrokes
• CAP eCP integration for compliant, structured reporting
• Custom workflows that support front-end, delegated, or fully digital recording styles
• LIS integration to eliminate duplicate work

The result? Faster reports, less rework, and fewer demands on already stretched teams. 

The Impact

Saving just one hour per pathologist per day might not sound revolutionary—until you scale it:

• 1 pathologist × 1 hour/day = 5 hours/week
• In a 4-pathologist lab = 20 hours/week recovered
• Over a year = 1,000+ hours saved
  

That’s the equivalent of adding a part-time pathologist—without needing to make a single hire.

The Reporting Solution That Works Harder—So You Don’t Have To

The pathologist shortage isn’t going away anytime soon. But with the right tools, your lab can do more with less—without sacrificing quality or compliance.

VoiceOver PRO is helping pathology labs:

• Eliminate backlogs
• Improve turnaround times
• Support overworked staff
• Deliver better patient care