Definition
Multi-branch management spans user provisioning, test availability by site, inventory transfers, and consolidated KPIs.
Workflow
Workflows may route esoteric testing to a hub while retaining client-facing reporting at the spoke.
Implementation
Implementation defines which interfaces are site-local versus enterprise-shared to avoid duplicate message processing.
Interoperability
Each branch may have distinct HIS endpoints; the LIS should namespace identifiers to prevent collisions.