PLMS makes evidence-based, patient-outcome-focused recommendations to the Ministry of Health for publicly funded clinical laboratory tests (inpatient and outpatient), leading to a more efficient and cost effective laboratory approach to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes.

The recommendations will improve accountability, enhance transparency, increase effectiveness and harness synergies across all laboratory service providers. Utilization recommendations should enhance patient care and quality, and release valuable resources for value-add laboratory initiatives that offer the highest clinical impact.

Through optimal utilization of clinical laboratory services, we strive to build an outcomes-based, patient-centred lab system that is accountable for high-quality, affordable, accessible and sustainable services.

Contact: labutilization@phsa.ca