Epic Beaker
The integrated laboratory information system for Epic environments.
Overview
Epic Beaker is the laboratory information system (LIS) module within the comprehensive Epic EHR ecosystem. It is not a standalone product but an integrated component designed for hospitals and health systems that use Epic. Its primary advantage is the seamless, native integration with the patient's electronic health record, which streamlines ordering, resulting, and clinical workflows without the need for third-party interfaces. Beaker supports both clinical pathology (CP) and anatomic pathology (AP) labs, providing a single, unified system for all laboratory departments within a health network.
✨ Key Features
- Native integration with Epic EHR
- Unified patient record across clinical and lab data
- Support for Clinical Pathology (CP) and Anatomic Pathology (AP)
- Barcode-enabled specimen collection and tracking
- Workflow automation and rules-based decision support
- Real-time quality control monitoring
- Integration with MyChart for patient access to results
- Centralized data for multi-site health systems
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the Epic EHR.
- One patient, one record philosophy.
- Comprehensive feature set covering both AP and CP.
Unique Value: Eliminates the need for separate LIS and EHR systems, providing a single source of truth for patient data and streamlining clinical workflows.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Streamlining lab orders and results for clinicians within their native EHR workflow
- Centralizing laboratory operations across a multi-hospital health system
- Improving patient safety through a single, unified patient record
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Standalone or independent laboratories not affiliated with an Epic health system
- Hospitals that do not use the Epic EHR
- Labs requiring highly specialized, niche functionality not offered in a generalized LIS
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled integration with the clinical workflow for organizations already using Epic, which standalone LIS vendors cannot match.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Included with Epic contract tier)