Epic Beaker consulting services including implementation, migration, integration, and optimization to streamline workflows, ensure data integrity, and improve lab performance. Contact An Expert Epic Beaker is purpose-built for the laboratory, but getting it right takes more than system build alone. JTG Consulting Group partners with lab and IT leadership to deliver Epic Beaker initiatives that are aligned to real-world lab operations, not just system requirements. From implementation through optimization and ongoing support, our team brings deep Lab IT expertise to help laboratories move forward with confidence. Epic Beaker Consulting for Laboratories Lab-First Approach Aligned to real laboratory workflows, not just system design, ensuring Epic Beaker supports how your lab actually operates day to day. Vendor-Agnostic Guidance Focused on what works best for your lab, with independent expertise that helps you make the right decisions without bias. Proven Experience Across Lab Environments Supporting large health systems, community hospitals, and reference labs with practical experience that translates across settings. Flexible Staff Augmentation Providing the right expertise when you need it, helping your team move initiatives forward without adding long-term overhead. Why JTG for Epic Beaker? JTG Consulting Group, The Lab IT Experts™, is exclusively focused on laboratory IT. We support Epic Beaker initiatives with experienced consultants who understand both the technical build and the operational realities of the lab. Implementation Support Support your Epic Beaker implementation with the right expertise across planning, build, validation, and go-live. Workflow design aligned to lab operations Build support across Beaker AP and CP Integration with instruments, middleware, and third-party systems Validation planning and execution Go-live readiness and on-site support Optimization & Upgrades Epic Beaker is not static. We help laboratories refine workflows, improve performance, and prepare for future growth. Workflow refinement and system optimization Upgrade planning and execution Performance and turnaround time improvements Standardization across sites and regions Support for new lab initiatives and expansion Lab IT Staff Augmentation Access experienced Epic Beaker resources without long-term overhead. Beaker analysts and builders Interface and integration specialists Validation and quality experts Project and operational support Our team integrates directly with your lab and IT teams to keep initiatives moving forward. Interfaces & Instrument Integration Epic Beaker success depends on strong connectivity across the lab ecosystem. Instrument integrations and analyzer connectivity Middleware support (Data Innovations, Rhapsody, Corepoint, IRIS) HL7, ASTM, FHIR, and custom interface support Third-party lab systems and outreach platforms Validation & Compliance Ensure your Epic Beaker environment is validated, compliant, and audit-ready. End-to-end validation strategy and execution Test planning, scripting, and documentation Support for CAP, CLIA, and regulatory requirements Issue tracking and resolution support Epic Beaker Services JTG provides experienced Lab IT professionals who support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. Our team works alongside laboratory, clinical, and IT leadership to provide flexible support where it matters most. Epic Expertise with 45+ Epic Certifications JTG Value Delivered Reduced risk across Epic Beaker initiatives and go-lives Fewer downstream issues through lab-aligned design and execution Seamless integration across Epic, instruments, and middleware Established partnerships with Epic, Data Innovations, and key lab vendors JTG by the Numbers 11 Epic Implementations 100+ Laboratory Clients 16+ Advisory Services to Epic Clients 875+ Years of Combined Lab Experience How We Work Successful Epic Beaker initiatives require alignment between lab operations, IT, and vendors. JTG works alongside your team to provide both delivery support and operational structure. We help bring clarity to complex initiatives through: Clear prioritization and governance Strong coordination across stakeholders Practical problem solving grounded in lab workflows Consistent progress from planning through go-live and beyond CLIENT RESULTS Keeping Lab Operations Moving During a Complex Epic Beaker Migration Maintained order and result continuity across dual systems during a complex, wave-based Epic Beaker migration Resolved critical integration, mapping, and interface challenges to prevent order and result mismatches across systems Reduced strain by absorbing build and validation workload, improving go-live confidence Read Case Study Why Lab Focus Matters Epic Beaker is central to lab operations, but many implementations overlook the complexity of real lab workflows. The result is often delays, rework, and systems that do not fully support the way laboratories function. JTG focuses exclusively on Lab IT, bringing the experience needed to align Epic Beaker with how your lab actually works.

Laboratory outreach services including strategy, CRM, logistics, revenue cycle management, and workflow integration to drive growth and improve performance. Laboratory outreach systems built for growth and performance End-to-end LIS and EHR services across implementation, optimization, upgrades, and ongoing support. JTG helps laboratory teams deliver system changes, improve workflows, and maintain stable operations. Contact An Expert Outreach Services Design, implement, optimize, and grow your outreach programs that expand your lab’s reach, improve workflows, and support sustainable revenue growth across external providers and patient services. Launch and scale lab outreach programs with confidence Connect external providers through clean LIS and EHR workflows Improve revenue capture with optimized billing and RCM processes Streamline ordering, results, and patient service center operations Support outreach growth without overextending internal teams Our Services Our team of clinical, laboratory, and technical experts partner with your team and vendors to design, implement, and optimize your outreach program. We will configure and optimize your LIS, EHR, and operational workflows, to support your initial setup through long-term growth. Go-To-Market Planning A robust strategic plan is the cornerstone of successful outreach services. At JTG, we bring extensive experience in helping laboratories craft comprehensive strategies that address every step, workflow, and systems required for a flawless outreach operation. With our expert guidance, your outreach business will be primed for seamless expansion and client satisfaction. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Building client relationships and exceeding their expectations is essential to driving revenue and growth. JTG can assist your lab in selecting, designing, and implementing a tailored CRM solution that elevates your client service operations. With our expertise, you will be equipped to sustain and grow your lab’s business while maintaining strong, productive client relationships. Logistics & Courier Services Efficient management of specimen transport, tracking, and materials management is critical to the success of your outreach business. JTG can integrate your courier operations with your CRM, LIS, or ERP to provide automated workflows and better visibility of your operation. By eliminating manual processes, we optimize your workflows, reduce costs, track provider ordering trends, and support timely, reliable transport of specimens. Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Revenue cycle management is pivotal to the financial success of your laboratory. Our expertise in RCM ensures that your system is configured for optimal reimbursement, reducing the risk of lost revenue. Let our team help you automate your processes and avoid costly coding errors, maintain a robust revenue stream, and secure the financial stability of your laboratory operations. On-Demand Testing Broaden your offerings with on-demand testing. Enter this growing market by integrating direct-to-patient workflows directly into your LIS/EHR. We help establish systems that enable traceability of collection kits and samples, with instrument ready barcodes, increasing the convenience and accessibility of testing patients at home. Order Aggregator Whether you’re interfacing your outreach client’s EHR or providing a portal for their clinicians, JTG can help design workflows and integrate your order aggregator into your EHR/LIS to streamline and automate orders for timely result delivery to meet your outreach client’s needs. Patient Service Centers (PSC) Our expert team integrates and optimizes workflows, creating an effortless experience for phlebotomists, lab technicians, and, most importantly, patients. Whether your orders come from external clients or internal providers, JTG helps you enhance efficiency and deliver superior care. Project Management Reach your project’s full potential with JTG’s project managers keeping lab initiatives on track from inception to go-live. Our project managers strategically allocate resources at the optimal times, ensuring timelines are met and costs are efficiently managed throughout the implementation process. With our expertise, milestones will be achieved, delays and added expenses avoided, and your team will stay focused on their goals. Order Aggregators 4Medica Atlas ELLKAY CareEvolve HC1 LifePoint Billing Epic Resolute RALS Telcor Xifin JTG Experience JTG supports outreach programs across health systems and laboratories, helping teams expand beyond internal operations into external provider networks. We work within your environment to integrate systems, streamline workflows, and support outreach operations without disrupting core lab performance. Successful Outreach Launches Structured implementation and system integration enable laboratories to launch outreach programs with confidence and scale effectively over time. Improved Provider Connectivity Seamless integration between LIS, EHR, and external provider systems ensures clean ordering, faster results delivery, and stronger provider relationships. Stronger Revenue Capture Optimized revenue cycle management and billing workflows reduce errors, improve reimbursement, and protect financial performance. Streamlined Operations Efficient workflows across ordering, specimen tracking, and patient service centers reduce manual effort and improve turnaround times. Expanded Market Reach Outreach programs enable laboratories to extend services beyond hospital walls, increasing test volume and strengthening community partnerships. Sustainable Program Growth Well-integrated systems and scalable workflows support long-term outreach growth without overloading internal lab teams. Real Outcomes for Lab Teams Well-designed outreach programs connect laboratories to external providers, improve operational efficiency, and create sustainable revenue streams.

See how Kaiser Permanente partnered with JTG Consulting Group and Data Innovations to modernize hematology middleware workflows, replace WAM, reduce production issues, and support multi-region laboratory operations under strict implementation timelines. CASE STUDY Kaiser Permanente and Data Innovations Hematology Middleware Modernization Case Study Case Study Download First name* Last name* Work Email* Job Title* Email Updates* Yes, I'd like to stay up to date with emails and announcements. No, thank you Submit Client & Scale Kaiser Permanente, a national health system operating across six U.S. regions, was modernizing hematology middleware workflows across multiple hospitals and laboratories through a large-scale transition from Sysmex WAM to Data Innovations. The Problem Kaiser Permanente’s middleware modernization initiative required coordination across multiple regional workflows, staffing constraints, production issues, and strict vendor-driven timelines while teams adapted to the Data Innovations platform. The Solution Kaiser Permanente implemented a multi-region Data Innovations middleware strategy designed to replace WAM, improve hematology workflow support, strengthen testing and troubleshooting processes, and prepare laboratories for future-state modernization efforts. Contribution JTG provided specialized Data Innovations expertise, hematology workflow guidance, LIS resource support, testing coordination, troubleshooting, and stakeholder facilitation, helping Kaiser Permanente reduce operational disruption while maintaining implementation momentum across regions. Key Details of the Engagement

Meet JTG Consulting Group’s leadership team delivering specialized, vendor-agnostic lab IT consulting across implementations, optimizations, upgrades, EHR/LIS support, and more. JTG Leadership Our team consists of experienced professionals from various settings, who bring decades of experience in healthcare management and healthcare IT. Our team comes from a wide range of settings including hospitals, healthcare organizations, government, and private businesses. Contact An Expert Our Leadership Team Jamel Giuma President & CEO Linkedin Lisa Potter Chief Operating Officer Linkedin Susan Mize, PMP Chief Services Officer Linkedin Pete Zawodniak Chief Growth Officer Linkedin Alfie Breitenstein Chief Marketing Officer Linkedin Jaimie Augustine VP, North America Sales Linkedin Jorge Tormes, Esq. VP, Commercial Operations Linkedin Jayne Ellenwood, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM Operations Manager Linkedin Felice Leung, Ph.D Business Development Manager — UK&I Linkedin Our Mission To help laboratories, health systems, and lab vendors plan, implement, and optimize Lab IT systems with the right expertise at the right time—advancing patient-centered care while improving performance, strengthening workflows, and supporting patient safety and outcomes. What Makes JTG Different Lab-first, patient-always approach Everything is built around how laboratories actually operate—so results are accurate, timely, and meaningful for patient care. Vendor-agnostic guidance We focus on what works best for your lab or your client, not a specific platform or product. Proven delivery at scale Experience across large health systems, multi-site environments, and complex implementations. Embedded partnership model We work alongside your team, aligning lab, IT, and operational priorities to drive real outcomes. JTG Observed US Holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Hours of Operations: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET

Watch videos from JTG Consulting Group showcasing vendor-agnostic lab IT consulting across implementations, integrations, upgrades, EHR/LIS support, and more. Lab IT Insights in Action Explore real-world perspectives on Laboratory IT consulting, Epic Beaker optimization, system integrations, and validation services. These videos highlight how JTG partners with lab and IT teams to deliver measurable results across complex implementations, upgrades, and ongoing optimization efforts. Contact An Expert Videos Video Transfusion & Donor Services In this video, Susan Mize explains how JTG’s lab-first approach supports the implementation, validation, and optimization of transfusion and donor systems, ensuring compliance, patient safety, and reliable operations across LIS and EHR environments. Video Epic Beaker Migration In this video, Jamel Giuma and Susan Mize explain how JTG leads complex Epic migrations with a lab-first approach, ensuring validated, seamless transitions across data, workflows, and go-live readiness. Stay Ahead With Expert Knowledge This is the space to introduce visitors to the business or brand. Briefly explain who's behind it, what it does and what makes it unique. Share its core values and what this site has to offer. Our Insights

Laboratory quality and regulatory services including inspection readiness, billing compliance, and QA/RA support to ensure compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence. Laboratory quality and regulatory services that ensure compliance and readiness End-to-end LIS and EHR services across implementation, optimization, upgrades, and ongoing support. JTG helps laboratory teams deliver system changes, improve workflows, and maintain stable operations. Contact An Expert Quality & Regulatory Services Strengthen compliance, improve quality processes, and and maintain inspection readiness across your laboratory. Partner with JTG to navigate complex regulatory requirements and achieve operational excellence, while aligning workflows, systems, and documentation to support safe, efficient operations. Prepare for inspections with confidence across regulatory agencies Strengthen quality processes and standard operating procedures Improve billing compliance and reduce missed or incorrect charges Support compliance initiatives without overloading internal teams Our Services Our team of clinical, laboratory, and technical experts partner with your team and vendors to assess, implement, and maintain quality and regulatory standards across laboratory operations, supporting inspection readiness, compliance, and ongoing process improvement. Inspection Readiness JTG's industry experts bring years of expertise to ensure your organization is inspection ready. Whether it is FDA, CAP, CLIA, UKAS, MHRA or any other regulatory agency, our team of experts will work with your team to facilitate a successful inspection outcome. Billing Compliance JTG collaborates with billing and compliance teams to establish efficient charging processes and workflows, following industry best practices to ensure compliance and reduce incorrect and missed charges. With our extensive experience in revenue cycle applications, we create compliant and efficient billing processes, maximizing reimbursements. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) meet industry standards for quality and regulatory requirements is crucial for a safe and compliant laboratory environment. JTG assists in implementing and maintaining quality and regulatory standards, leading to efficient operations, upholding patient safety, and facilitating a successful inspection. Project Management Reach your project’s full potential with JTG’s project managers keeping lab initiatives on track from inception to go-live. Our project managers strategically allocate resources at the optimal times, ensuring timelines are met and costs are efficiently managed throughout the implementation process. With our expertise, milestones will be achieved, delays and added expenses avoided, and your team will stay focused on their goals. JTG Experience JTG supports laboratories navigating complex regulatory environments, helping teams prepare for inspections, improve quality systems, and maintain compliance across operations. We work within active lab environments to align processes, documentation, and systems with regulatory expectations without disrupting day-to-day performance. Inspection Readiness CAP CLIA FDA JC MHRA UKAS Billing Epic Resolute RALS Telcor Xifin Lab Departments Anatomic Pathology (Cytology / Histology) Chemistry & Immunoassay Coagulation Environmental Health Flow Cytometry Genetics & Genomics (NGS) Hematology Lab Outreach Services and Client Support Microbiology Molecular Phlebotomy Services Point of Care Reference Send Outs Serology Specimen Processing and Accessioning Toxicology Transfusion Services Transplant & HLA Urinalysis Virology Inspection Readiness Structured preparation and gap assessments ensure laboratories are ready for CAP, CLIA, FDA, UKAS and other regulatory inspections with fewer surprises. Improved Compliance Aligned workflows and standardized processes help labs meet regulatory requirements consistently and reduce compliance risk. Stronger Quality Systems Well-defined SOPs and quality programs improve consistency, accuracy, and overall laboratory performance. Reduced Billing Risk Optimized billing workflows and compliance checks reduce missed charges, errors, and financial exposure. Enhanced Patient Safety Quality-focused processes and regulatory alignment support safer testing environments and more reliable results. Compliance Over Time Ongoing support and process improvement help laboratories maintain compliance as systems, regulations, and operations evolve. Real Outcomes for Lab Teams Strong quality and regulatory practices reduce risk, improve patient safety, and ensure laboratories are prepared for inspections and audits.

Explore case studies from JTG Consulting Group showcasing vendor-agnostic lab IT consulting across implementations, integrations, upgrades, EHR/LIS support, and more. Case Studies These case studies highlight a selection of client successes achieved through the use of our services. Contact An Expert The Impact of Our Work Case Study Keeping a Complex CLSTox Implementation on Track CompuNet partnered with JTG to manage a specialized toxicology implementation while improving efficiency across systems, workflows, and daily lab operations. Case Study Modernizing Legacy Laboratory Data Access and Preservation UCLH partnered with JTG Consulting Group to extract and prepare decades of legacy SunQuest laboratory data for long-term access while supporting the retirement of unsupported technology. Case Study Keeping a Multi-State Epic Migration Moving Forward Atrium Health partnered with JTG to support a complex Epic Beaker transition across multiple regions while maintaining reliable laboratory operations throughout phased go-lives. Case Study Keeping a Complex Epic Beaker AP Transition Moving Forward Cedars-Sinai partnered with JTG to support a complex Epic Beaker AP transition across three legacy LIS environments while preserving critical historical pathology data for future-state workflows and clinical continuity. Case Study Supporting a Large-Scale Automation Modernization Intermountain Health worked with JTG to modernize Roche automation and middleware environments while aligning laboratory workflows, vendor coordination, and future-state planning. Case Study Modernizing Hematology Middleware Across Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente partnered with JTG and Data Innovations to support a complex hematology middleware transition while reducing production issues, supporting regional implementations, and preparing for future-state laboratory modernization. Case Study Preparing for Laboratory Outreach Growth JTG helped SUNY Upstate align Epic Beaker workflows and ELLKAY integration planning to support scalable outreach operations and future client onboarding. Case Study Supporting a Clinisys Blood Bank Validation Upgrade Tucson Medical Center partnered with JTG to complete blood bank validation activities for a Clinisys version 11 upgrade while strengthening regulatory readiness and reducing strain on internal laboratory teams. Case Study Keeping Legacy Laboratory Systems Running During Beaker Migration JTG helped University of Miami support Sunquest, CoPath, PowerPath, and blood bank operations while advancing a multi-site Epic Beaker transformation. Case Study Optimising BD Kiestra Microbiology Workflows North West London Pathology partnered with JTG to automate microbiology workflow steps, reduce manual intervention, and improve utilisation of its BD Kiestra automation environment. Case Study Digital Hematology at Scale North West London Pathology partnered with JTG to develop the first Sunquest SIM driver for Scopio, enabling digital morphology workflows, greater automation, and scalable deployment across six laboratory locations. Where Lab IT Expertise Drives Results Behind every case study is a measurable improvement in how the lab operates, from stronger system performance to more reliable data and better support for patient care. Our role is to bring the right expertise at the right time, ensuring each initiative delivers lasting value beyond go live.

Laboratory IT services covering LIS/EHR support, interfacing, data, validation, and workflow optimization tailored to your lab’s needs. Laboratory IT Consulting for LIS Implementations, Optimizations, and Upgrades Across All Major Systems, Including Epic Beaker JTG Consulting Group delivers specialized Laboratory IT consulting services across the full system lifecycle. This includes Epic Beaker consulting, Blood Bank system validation services, and laboratory instrument integration testing and validation. Our team supports LIS / LIMS upgrade and optimization initiatives and provides Lab IT staff augmentation, working alongside laboratory and IT leadership to reduce risk, strengthen system performance, and ensure reliable, compliant operations across complex lab environments. Lab IT Consulting Services Comprehensive lab IT services designed to support complex system initiatives from strategy through execution. Instrument Services Interfacing, Testing and User Acceptance, Total Lab Automation (TLA), Upgrades, Optimization Middleware, Point of Care (POC), Analytics, Quality Control (QC), Interface Spec Development, Driver Creation, Project Management EHR & LIS / LIMS Support Services Staff Augmentation, Optimization, Upgrades, Migrations, Reporting, Mergers, Acquisition & Expansion, Workflow, Reference Lab Interfaces, Third-Party Interfaces Outreach Services Go-To-Market Planning, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Logistics & Courier Services, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), On-Demand Testing, Order Aggregator, Patient Service Centers (PSC), Project Management Interfacing Services Application and Instrumentation, Upgrades, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Proficiency Testing, Reference Lab, Outreach, Middleware, Point of Care Testing (POC), Satellite Labs, Quality Control (QC), Validation, Optimization Advisory Services Fully Outsourced IT, Workforce Optimization, Executive Staffing, Staff Support, Roadmap Planning, Revenue Optimization, IT Assessment and Optimization, Specialty Labs, Start-up Labs, Project Management Data Services Reporting and Analytics, Data Extraction and Migration, Data Import and Archiving, Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Quality & Regulatory Services Inspection Readiness, Billing Compliance, Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs (QA / RA) Validation Services Instrumentation and Middleware, Transfusion and Donor Transfusion & Donor Services Transfusion & Donor Validation, Data Migration & Archive Services for Transfusion Medicine Featured Lab Services Epic Beaker and Epic Aura Implementation, Optimization, and Upgrades EHR & LIS / LIMS Support Across All Major Vendors Middleware & Instrument Upgrades and Integrations Lab IT Staff Augmentation Outreach Implementation & Optimization What Makes JTG Different? Lab-first approach, patient-always approach Everything we do is grounded in how laboratories operate day to day, ensuring Laboratory IT consulting solutions align with real workflows, not just system design. Vendor-agnostic guidance We focus on what works best for your lab, delivering unbiased Laboratory IT consulting support across all major LIS / LIMS and EHR platforms. Proven delivery at scale Experience supporting large health systems, multi-site environments, and complex LIS / LIMS implementations, optimizations, and upgrades. Embedded partnership model We work alongside lab and IT teams to support Epic Beaker consulting, LIS / LIMS upgrades, instrument integration, and validation services, driving measurable outcomes and long-term success. Deep platform expertise Extensive experience across Epic Beaker, Cerner, Meditech, Clinisys, and other leading LIS / LIMS and EHR systems, supporting integration, validation, and performance optimization.

Instrument integration and interfacing services for vendors, including interface development, middleware connectivity, and validation to ensure seamless interoperability and reliable deployments. Contact An Expert Bringing laboratory technology to market requires more than a strong product, it requires the right strategy, timing, and alignment with real laboratory needs. JTG Consulting Group, The Lab IT Experts™, partners with lab vendors to shape and execute go-to-market strategies that resonate with lab and health system stakeholders. From market insights and positioning to AI enablement and revenue optimization, we help align your innovation with customer expectations, operational realities, and regulatory requirements, accelerating adoption and long-term success. Go-To-Market Advisory for Lab Vendors Faster Time to Market Streamline launch strategies with practical guidance grounded in real lab operations and buying behaviors. Stronger Market Positioning Define clear, differentiated messaging that speaks directly to laboratory leadership and clinical stakeholders. AI-Enabled Strategy Development Incorporate data and AI-driven insights to refine product positioning, targeting, and growth opportunities. Revenue Optimization Support pricing, packaging, and commercial strategy to maximize adoption and long-term value. JTG Value Delivered Helping vendors translate innovation into market success through focused strategy, clear positioning, and alignment with real lab operations. JTG Experience JTG brings deep experience working at the intersection of laboratory operations, IT, and vendor ecosystems. Our team understands how labs evaluate, purchase, and implement new technology, from initial interest through long-term adoption. We work closely with vendor leadership teams to translate product capabilities into real-world value, ensuring alignment with lab workflows, integration requirements, and regulatory expectations. This allows us to support go-to-market strategies that are both compelling and executable. Why JTG What We Support Go-to-market strategy development Market analysis and competitive positioning Messaging and value proposition refinement AI-enabled insights and opportunity identification Pricing and packaging strategy Sales enablement and solution alignment Regulatory and compliance considerations for launch Real Outcomes for Vendors Vendors partner with JTG to bring clarity and momentum to their go-to-market efforts. We help accelerate product adoption, improve alignment between product and customer needs, and support more effective sales engagements. Our approach ensures your solutions are positioned for success in a complex and competitive laboratory market.

North West London Pathology partnered with JTG to develop the first Sunquest SIM driver for Scopio, enabling digital hematology workflows, automation, and scalable deployment across six laboratory locations. CASE STUDY Connecting Scopio Digital Morphology at NWLP Case Study Download First name* Last name* Work Email* Job Title* Email Updates* Yes, I'd like to stay up to date with emails and announcements. No, thank you Submit Client & Scale North West London Pathology (NWLP), one of the UK’s largest NHS pathology networks, supports six laboratory locations and provides diagnostic services across a large and complex healthcare population. The organisation was advancing a digital hematology strategy with Scopio X100 and X100HT analyzers. The Problem NWLP was implementing Scopio digital morphology technology but faced a major integration challenge. No existing Sunquest Instrument Manager (SIM) driver was available for Scopio, requiring a new integration pathway that could support automated workflows, reliable result exchange, and practical laboratory usability across multiple sites. The Solution JTG worked with NWLP, Clinisys™, and Scopio to design and develop the first Sunquest Instrument Manager driver for Scopio integration. The solution enabled communication between systems, supported testing and validation activities, improved workflow automation, and aligned the integration with real-world hematology operations. Contribution JTG provided Sunquest expertise, integration development, workflow optimisation, and cross-vendor coordination throughout the project. By authoring the SIM driver, resolving technical challenges, and guiding implementation activities, JTG helped NWLP successfully deploy Scopio while reducing manual processes and increasing the operational value of digital morphology technology. Key Details of the Engagement

See how Intermountain Health partnered with JTG Consulting Group to modernize Roche automation and middleware workflows across multiple hospitals while supporting Clinisys/Sunquest, outreach operations, and future Epic Beaker readiness. CASE STUDY Supporting Intermountain Health’s Roche Automation Modernization Case Study Download First name* Last name* Work Email* Job Title* Email Updates* Yes, I'd like to stay up to date with emails and announcements. No, thank you Submit Client & Scale Intermountain Health, a large multi-state health system in the Western United States, was modernizing Roche automation, middleware, and chemistry instrumentation workflows across multiple hospitals, outreach operations, and laboratory environments. The Problem Intermountain’s laboratory modernization initiative required coordination across Roche automation, Clinisys/Sunquest, middleware workflows, outreach operations, and future Epic Beaker planning while internal teams managed competing enterprise priorities. The Solution Intermountain implemented a Roche automation and middleware modernization strategy that aligned laboratory workflows, chemistry instrumentation, outreach operations, and LIS communication across multiple hospitals and vendors. Contribution JTG provided specialized LIS, automation, middleware, validation, and vendor coordination support, helping Intermountain improve workflow readiness, reduce implementation strain, and maintain momentum across a complex multi-site modernization effort. Key Details of the Engagement

JTG helps rural laboratories modernize LIS, EHR, middleware, instruments, interfaces, testing, validation, and workflows with specialized Lab IT support. Rural hospitals have a timely opportunity to turn Rural Health Transformation Program funding into practical, lasting improvements for the laboratory. But modernization does not have to mean replacing every system, adding unnecessary complexity, or overwhelming already-stretched teams. Rural Health Lab Modernization Support JTG Consulting Group, The Lab IT Experts™, is a specialized Lab IT consulting firm that supplements your laboratory and IT teams on a project basis. We bring experienced resources to help plan, execute, and optimize modernization initiatives that strengthen connectivity, improve data flow, reduce manual work, and support more reliable lab operations. Contact An Expert Contact An Expert Rural hospitals have a timely opportunity to turn Rural Health Transformation Program funding into practical, lasting improvements for the laboratory. But modernization does not have to mean replacing every system, adding unnecessary complexity, or overwhelming already-stretched teams. JTG Consulting Group, The Lab IT Experts™, is a specialized Lab IT consulting firm that supplements your laboratory and IT teams on a project basis. We bring experienced resources to help plan, execute, and optimize modernization initiatives that strengthen connectivity, improve data flow, reduce manual work, and support more reliable lab operations. From middleware and instrument integrations to LIS, EHR, interfacing, validation, workflow optimization, and go-live support, JTG helps labs modernize around the systems they already have while building a stronger foundation for future growth. Rural Health Lab Modernization Support Extend Internal Capacity Bring in experienced Lab IT resources when your internal team is already stretched by daily operations, competing priorities, or major system initiatives. Reduce Project Risk Strengthen planning, build, testing, validation, and go-live readiness so issues are caught earlier and costly delays are easier to avoid. Improve System Performance Optimize middleware, instruments, interfaces, LIS, and EHR connectivity to reduce manual work, improve reliability, and support cleaner workflows. Maximize Budget Impact Focus limited resources on the projects that deliver the greatest operational value, from faster data flow to stronger long-term system scalability. JTG Value Delivered JTG helps lab and IT leaders move critical modernization projects forward with specialized Lab IT expertise, reducing internal burden, lowering project risk, and helping limited budgets create measurable operational impact. Rural Lab Modernization Planning Many rural laboratories know they need to modernize, but may not know where to start. JTG helps assess current systems, manual workflows, staffing constraints, connectivity gaps, and operational pain points. Our team helps prioritize practical improvements that align with budget, resources, compliance needs, and long-term laboratory goals. LIS and EHR Support Rural labs often rely on aging systems or limited internal resources to manage critical LIS and EHR needs. JTG supports planning, implementation, optimization, testing, validation, and go-live readiness across LIS, EHR, and related laboratory workflows. We help teams move projects forward while reducing pressure on internal staff. Instrument Integration New instruments can improve lab performance, but only when they are connected, validated, and aligned with real workflows. JTG supports instrument onboarding, interface coordination, result mapping, testing, validation, and go-live planning to help rural labs improve data flow and reduce avoidable manual steps. Middleware Implementation, Integration, and Workflow Optimization Middleware can help rural labs improve efficiency, automate routing, support autoverification, and reduce repetitive manual work. JTG supports middleware implementation, integration, configuration, and optimization so laboratories can make better use of their systems, improve consistency, and support cleaner day-to-day operations. Paper-to-Digital Connectivity Many rural labs still rely on paper requisitions, faxed orders, manual result entry, or paper-based logs. JTG helps laboratories identify opportunities to replace paper-heavy workflows with more reliable electronic connectivity across providers, reference labs, outreach locations, instruments, LIS, EHR, and third-party systems. Compliance and Validation Support Manual workflows and disconnected systems can create added burden during inspections, audits, and system changes. JTG supports validation planning, testing coordination, issue tracking, documentation review, and workflow readiness to help rural labs strengthen quality, reduce risk, and improve confidence before go-live. Staff Augmentation for Lean Teams Rural labs and IT teams are often asked to support major projects while managing daily operations. JTG provides experienced Lab IT resources on a project basis to help fill expertise gaps, support implementations, manage testing, coordinate stakeholders, and keep critical initiatives moving forward. Outreach and Revenue Growth Support Modernization can help rural labs move from being viewed only as a cost center to becoming a stronger contributor to the organization. JTG helps support outreach planning, provider connectivity, order and result workflows, wellness testing, and operational improvements that can create new opportunities for growth. Our Rural Lab Modernization Services JTG brings specialized Lab IT expertise to help rural laboratories modernize practical, high-impact areas of operation. We help labs reduce manual work, strengthen connectivity, improve system performance, and support lean teams with focused project-based resources. What We Support New middleware installs and implementations Middleware upgrades and optimization Instrument integrations and deployment Interface development and coordination LIS and EHR support Instrument replacement and refresh initiatives Middleware configuration and workflow alignment Testing and validation support Go-live planning and execution Outreach workflow and connectivity support Data flow across instruments, middleware, LIS, EHR, and third-party systems Project planning, stakeholder coordination, and operational readiness Ongoing support, troubleshooting, and optimization Why Rural Laboratories Choose JTG Rural and community laboratories need more than technical support. They need a partner who understands the realities of lab operations, the pressure on lean teams, and the importance of keeping systems stable while change is underway. JTG brings deep Lab IT experience across laboratory workflows, middleware, instruments, LIS, EHR, interfaces, testing, validation, and implementation support. Our team helps laboratories move forward with practical modernization strategies that reduce disruption, support stronger performance, and create a more scalable foundation for the future. Real Outcomes for Rural Hospitals With the right Lab IT expertise in place, rural hospitals can turn modernization funding into practical improvements that last. JTG helps laboratories strengthen connectivity, reduce manual intervention, improve workflow performance, support cleaner data exchange, and build more reliable systems for long-term growth. Whether the goal is to optimize current infrastructure, prepare for a major system change, or improve day-to-day lab operations, JTG helps rural laboratories modernize with clarity, structure, and confidence. Ready to Modernize Your Rural Lab? Rural health transformation funding creates an opportunity to make meaningful improvements without unnecessary disruption. JTG can help you assess your current lab IT environment, identify high-impact opportunities, and build a practical roadmap for modernization. Contact an expert to start planning your rural lab modernization strategy.