It’s nice to see examples of Lean Healthcare success in the news, this time on the front page of the Denver Post — “Denver Health saves millions using Toyota efficiency principles.”

As the city health system, they are both an example of Lean Healthcare and Lean Government, saving the taxpayers money and providing better care, to the tune of cost savings of $54 million over the past five years. I was a guest faculty member on Wednesday for an IHI workshop called “$10 Million in Savings – Reducing Hospital Operating Expenses While Improving Quality.” $10 million — congrats, Denver Health — times five.

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