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Overview
Orchard Software Corporation is an American software company based in Carmel, Indiana, that develops healthcare laboratory information systems that process, store, and manage data related to laboratory tests.[1].
An Orchard laboratory information system tracks, stores, and updates details about a patient during a provider visit[2].
History
Orchard Software was founded in 1993 by Rob Bush, Ben Bush, and Jeffrey Kain[3]. In September 2019, Rob Bush retired as CEO. Orchard Software was then acquired by Francisco Partners, a private equity firm based in San Francisco, California, and Billie Whitehurst was named CEO in October 2019[4].
In 2021, Orchard Software acquired Corwen, LLC. to expand its molecular testing. The molecular software automates sample tracking, orchestrates laboratory workflows and instruments, and automatically interprets and converts complex genetic analysis data into reportable results[5].
Software Products
Orchard Software has two core products, Orchard Harvest and Orchard Enterprise. Both products are used by laboratories that serve hospitals, physician offices, public health centers, reference labs, universities and student health centers, veterinary clinics, pain management clinics, and toxicology labs.[1]
Orchard Harvest
A laboratory information system that accepts physician orders, routes the patient and order data for the collected specimen to the correct analyzing machine that performs the diagnostic test and then delivers human-readable results back to physicians and patients[6].
Orchard Enterprise
A laboratory information system that accepts large volumes of complex physician orders, routes the patient data for the collected specimens to the correct analyzing machine, and then delivers human-readable results back to physicians and patients[7]
Partnerships
Tribe AI
In late 2024, Orchard Software partnered with Tribe AI to use generative AI and large language models to improve the efficiency of Orchard’s lab report generation. The goal of the partnership was to deliver a lab report generation interface that would simplify the process for Orchard end-users, while also ensuring accurate reports[8].
Babson Diagnostics
In September 2024, Orchard Software worked with Babson Diagnostics to enhance Babson’s BetterWay blood testing service, which uses a novel, FDA-approved capillary blood collection system. The capillary blood collection method enables local pharmacies to draw blood for routine testing. Orchard’s software supports Babson’s operations by tracking and reporting the patient’s blood samples[9].
Purdue University Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Orchard worked closely with Purdue University’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to increase Indiana’s capacity for COVID-19 testing during the height of the pandemic in 2020[10]. Orchard also partnered with several university health centers around the United States to implement rapid COVID-19 testing[11].
Recognition and Awards
Orchard Software, as an employer, has been named a top workplace by several organizations including a Great Place to Work[12] and the VETS Indexes Recognized Employer[13]. Orchard Software, as a software provider, has been named the top LIS vendor by Black Book Market Research in 2024 and 2025[14]
References
- ^ a b "Orchard Software: Harvest the Power of Laboratory Information" (PDF). Orchard Software Corporation.
- ^ "Learn About Laboratory Information Systems". Orchard Software Corporation.
- ^ "Robert Benjamin Busth". The Republic. 18 January 2025.
- ^ Miliard, Mike (October 1, 2019). "Orchard Software to be acquired by private equity firm". Healthcare IT News.
- ^ "Orchard Software acquires Corwen". CAP Today. May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Orchard Harvest" (PDF). Simplify your laboratory workflow. McKesson Medical-Surgical.
- ^ "Orchard Enterprise Lab" (PDF). Simplify your laboratory workflow. McKesson Medical-Surgical.
- ^ Rasmusson, Kendra (11 November 2024). "Orchard Applies GenAI for a Faster, Easier-to-Use Lab Reporting Interface". Tribe AI.
- ^ "Babson Diagnostics Partners with Orchard Software to Provide Innovative BetterWay Blood Testing Service". PR Newswire. 24 September 2024.
- ^ Nickel, Abbey (17 June 2020). "ADDL Plays Key Role in Expanding Human COVID-19 Testing in Indiana". Purdue News Service. Purdue University.
- ^ "Orchard Software Partners with Multiple Universities to Support COVID-19 Testing". EIN Presswire. 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Orchard Software". Great Place to Work.
- ^ "VETS Indexes Employer Awards". VETS Indexes.
- ^ "Orchard Software Secures #1 Client-Rated Laboratory Information System for the 7th Consecutive Year in Black Book User Survey". Black Book Market Research (Press release).