Connecting the Pieces: Why Interoperability Is Defining the Future of Digital Pathology
Corista
Connecting the Pieces:
Why Interoperability Is Defining the Future of Digital Pathology
Digital pathology has entered a pivotal era. Laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions have made tremendous progress in digitizing slides, integrating artificial intelligence, and deploying image management systems. Yet, even as technology accelerates, one challenge continues to slow progress: the lack of seamless interoperability across platforms, tools, and data environments.
For many pathology teams, each system performs well in isolation—scanners produce high-quality images, LIS systems track samples, and AI models deliver valuable insights. But bringing these systems together into a single, connected workflow often reveals technical and operational gaps. Integration can require custom development, manual workarounds, or fragmented processes that limit efficiency and delay results.
True interoperability changes that equation. When digital pathology systems connect through open standards, flexible interfaces, and integrated data pipelines, the benefits are immediate. Turnaround time decreases from days to hours, collaboration between departments becomes effortless, and quality assurance data is automatically captured and traceable.
Interoperability lays the foundation for the next wave of transformation, and systems that communicate effectively will generate the most value. As artificial intelligence and advanced analytics become routine, the systems that communicate effectively will generate the most value. The ability to combine multiple AI tools, manage image data across institutions, and extend collaboration to global experts depends on how well systems talk to one another. Integration is no longer a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic necessity.
To explore the strategies behind interoperable digital pathology systems, join Corista Presents: “Integrations & Systems Interoperability, Part 1” on November 5 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 4 PM GMT — https://streamyard.com/watch/iVRGJT2tGzzP