Effective facility design and consolidation can overcome barriers to both revenue growth and cost reduction. By aligning the physical space with strategic goals, laboratories are positioned for higher performance and long-term revenue growth. Careful analysis of design options for existing and new facilities enables improved efficiency, scalability, and adaptability to evolving test volumes and technologies. Developing a 5 to 10 year capital plan rooted in lean workflow principles ensures that investments support streamlined operations, reduce waste, and position the laboratory for sustainable performance and long-term success.

NMG brings the expertise and tools to conduct a comprehensive review of your laboratory. We assess productivity, define efficiency levels and identify lab cost-saving opportunities.
By aligning resources with operational goals, we boost clinical lab performance without sacrificing quality, ultimately delivering the best possible outcomes for both patients and the health system.

NMG provides comprehensive support in optimizing reference laboratory partnerships and test management strategies. This includes evaluating current arrangements, developing an optimal test menu, and implementing utilization programs that align with clinical and financial goals. From reference lab selection and contract negotiations to addressing challenges in staffing, technology, quality, or performance, NMG ensures your organization achieves greater efficiency, improved outcomes, and long-term success.

In today’s environment of increasing economic pressure, laboratories must balance the pursuit of improved clinical outcomes with the need to reduce costs. Lab cost savings come from optimizing the supply chain, increasing automation, standardizing equipment and processes, and consolidating test sites. NMG partners with your organization to design, analyze, and implement cost-saving initiatives that align with your laboratory’s goals while ensuring quality and efficiency are maintained.

NMG offers the expertise and resources to design and implement comprehensive regulatory and quality programs tailored to your organization’s needs. From building programs from the ground up to correcting identified deficiencies, NMG supports document control, ongoing quality metrics, and accreditation preparation. Whether remediating after an unsuccessful survey or providing management tools to sustain compliance and track risks and trends, NMG ensures lasting quality and regulatory excellence.

Effective test utilization management enhances stewardship of laboratory resources, typically achieving 10–15% cost reductions while improving quality outcomes and strengthening alignment with payers. By making sure the right test is ordered at the right time, clinical laboratories can reduce unnecessary costs. NMG brings proven experience and methodology to help laboratories implement utilization practices that drive value, efficiency and clinical excellence.