Consolidation, standardization, and a shift to value-based care are defining trends of 21st-century healthcare. This paradigm shift has put tremendous pressure on the lab as lab directors seek to manage costs and increase testing volumes, often with a reduction in staffing. Compounding matters, many lab directors face additional difficulties, including the integration of legacy systems and finding, training, and retaining qualified staff. They are increasingly looking to automation and digital solutions to help meet these challenges.