Podcast
#52: The Power of informatics in Clinical Decision-Making
Duration: 11 Minutes
Oct 22, 2025
Our 52nd episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features George Wierschem, Senior Global Product Manager – informatics, discussing how informatics is transforming clinical labs. From streamlining workflows to strengthening cybersecurity, informatics helps labs turn data into decisions – faster, smarter and more securely.
George shares how modern platforms improve lab efficiency, ensure data integrity and support better patient outcomes through centralized access, automation and accountability.
This episode highlights a central theme: informatics is more than a system – it’s the engine driving smarter diagnostics, safer labs and better care.
Disclaimers:
This educational podcast activity is brought to you by QuidelOrtho Corporation., and is not certified for continuing medical education. QuidelOrtho Corporation sponsors the program, and the speaker must present information following applicable FDA requirements.
About our Speaker:
About our Speaker:
George Wierschem
Senior Global Product Manager for informatics at QuidelOrtho
George is a trained medical technologist with more than 30 years of laboratory experience. Over the first half of his career, George worked in a number of community-based hospitals progressing from bench technologist into leadership positions. In 2010, George entered the in vitro diagnostics industry, where he's been able to leverage his strong laboratory experience in consulting, product development and product management roles. Currently, George is helping to support legacy QuidelOrtho informatics platforms while also developing several innovative next-generation solutions. George holds an MBA with a healthcare administration specialization and is certified in Lean Six Sigma and change management.
George is a trained medical technologist with more than 30 years of laboratory experience. Over the first half of his career, George worked in a number of community-based hospitals progressing from bench technologist into leadership positions. In 2010, George entered the in vitro diagnostics industry, where he's been able to leverage his strong laboratory experience in consulting, product development and product management roles. Currently, George is helping to support legacy QuidelOrtho informatics platforms while also developing several innovative next-generation solutions. George holds an MBA with a healthcare administration specialization and is certified in Lean Six Sigma and change management.
Key Takeaways:
- Insight from data: informatics translates raw results into clinical clarity
- Efficiency at scale: Automation speeds up workflows and flags issues early
- Point-of-care support: Enables consistent quality across decentralized testing sites
- Security built in: Embeds cybersecurity into everyday lab operations
- Trust through traceability: Tracks every action for full data accountability
