THE LINK BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION - MANAGING THE QUALITY CONTINUUM

As hospital-based physicians, pathologists are positioned to play a ke y role in quality management at their institutions, As we enter into t he era of increased competition for scarce health care resources, oppo rtunities to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce expenses will expand, Laboratory medicine specialists possess much needed expe rtise in data management and quality improvement, Pathologists must no w reach beyond their own departments, redefining their mission through a focus on clinical-managerial relationships.