2026 Forecast: Trends Shaping the Future of Diagnostics
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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss 2026 trends. Together, they explore:
- JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (00:34): Dr. Morice shares his top observations and takeaways after attending this year’s conference.
- Artificial intelligence (06:02): Anticipated benefits and risks of AI developments predicted in 2026.
- Reimbursement and regulation (13:43): Why reimbursement and regulation continue to be areas of significant interest in clinical diagnostics.
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