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slug: ro-case-study
title: At Home Diagnostics - Ro Case Study
authors: reshma
tags: [interop, fhir-datastore, compliance, case-study]
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# Ro Case Study: At Home Lab Diagnostics
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## Introduction
[Ro](https://ro.co), is an innovator in direct-to-patient healthcare services, provides patient centric healthcare services nationwide.
## Medplum Solutions Used
1. [Lab Network](/solutions/lab) - sending lab orders and receiving diagnostic reports across lab sites
2. [Provider Portal and FHIR API](/solutions) - allow data access with controls, to practitioners and applications
## Challenges Faced
Ro, and their diagnostics arm Kit.com enable a sophisticated nationwide diagnostics service, that includes touch points across clinical teams, shipping and logistics, laboratory sites and customer success.
The workflow requires tight coordination and real-time synchronization between many systems and applications.
## Related Materials
- [How It Works](https://ro.co/weight-loss/#timelineSection-l2o3qWi7TYyp0Txr0ckO8) from the patient perspective
- [Press Release](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/ro-scoops-up-at-home-testing-startup-kit-heels-workpath-modern-fertility-acquisitions)