[Histonet] Hard copy pathology reports

[Lester Raff MD]

We don't use epic, but run into the same issue with our system which is integrated into the groups EHR.  We fax hard copies to outside providers. To do this we try to maintain an up-to-date list of fax numbers, but it is obviously difficult. Our ordering doctor's offices are supposed to inform us of fax number changes from there referrers, but that doesn't always happen. 

Lester Raff, MD
UroPartners Laboratory

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From: Cartun, Richard via Histonet [mailto:histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 10:33 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Hard copy pathology reports

Since we are now using EPIC we will no longer be providing (mailing) hard-copy pathology reports to our clients effective January 1, 2017.  Our healthcare providers now have access to all lab results and pathology reports in EPIC.  Physicians can also be set-up for auto-faxing or can call client services for a faxed copy of the report if needed.  The issue we are having is with the providers that are "CC:'ed" on pathology requisitions.  Many of these individuals are not in our system or don't have access to EPIC.  Has anyone else experienced this issue and, if so, what have you done to make sure all care-givers get their pathology reports?  Thank you.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & The Martin M. Berman, MD Immunopathology & Morphologic Proteomics Laboratory Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital
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Hartford, CT  06102
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