We all know the complexity in healthcare from medical billing, medical coding, medical transcription to actual patient care. This article on Lean
Lean for Service Operations: Improving Healthcare
Lean Thinking or, more specific, Lean Consumption or Lean for Service Operations can have a positive impact on Healthcare. Here are a few items from
Clinical 5S for Healthcare Book Review
Akio Takahara is the leading lean practitioner and expert on the 5S support system in Healthcare. His book explores how to apply 5S for
7 Wastes of the Medical Billing Process
Pete's Note: I'm very proud to feature a guest post from friend, advocate for and practitioner of Lean Thinking in Health Care, and an all-around good
Emergency Room (ER) Wait Times and Queueing Theory
ER Wait Times and Queueing Theory is an article exploring queueing and waiting times in healthcare. The Emergency Room plays a vital role in
Lean for Hospitals: Allegheny Medical Center From Factory Floor to the Hospital
I found this wonderful piece on the Toyota Production System and Healthcare. Another example of Lean in a Hospital is Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Improving Patient Flow with Lean Healthcare at Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Medical Centre -- Australia -- implemented Lean over 2.5 years ago and has seen substantial benefit in the way they provide care and the
Lean at Virginia Mason Medical Center
The Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle implemented the Toyota Production System in its everyday healthcare operations. This article is
Lean Management Folks Says Walk-in Clinic Improves Patient Care
I'd argue that walk-in clinics are great for business, great for patients, and great for the economy. In fact, it's an application of Lean Healthcare.