Monthly Archives: March 2011
Check Out the Healthcare Value Network Podcast Series
One of my projects with LEI and the Healthcare Value Network is a podcast series I am hosting featuring leaders from our various Network...
From the LEI Summit: Mike Rother on Toyota’s View on ROI
I really had a great learning experience at last week's LEI Lean Transformation Summit that was held here in Dallas. The event sold out...
Guest Post: From Ad-Hoc to Systematic Change: A Framework for Kaizen Event Programs
Mark's note: I'm happy to have a new guest blogger, Dr. Wiljeana Glover, from MIT, and a fellow member of the Society for Health...
Donations for Japan Earthquake Relief
Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends in Japan and everybody there dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake and whatever problems are...
My Four Hypotheses for Friday’s DFW Healthcare/Industry Lean Gathering
Coming off of an outstanding 2011 Lean Transformation Summit (blog posts to come), John Toussaint, MD, is doing a huge favor for the Dallas-Fort...
Eric Ries On The Lean Startup Methodology And How To Build Successful Businesses With...
Episode #115 is a discussion with Eric Ries (@ericries), entrepreneur and author of the book The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically...
How to Make Oatmeal (or Lean)… Wrong
Is oatmeal good for you? It generally is.... well, unless it isn't. Oatmeal can lower your cholesterol, is full of whole grains, and on...
The Workplace, “Bosses,” Health, and “Authentic Conversations”
As many people do, I had to fill out an online health assessment for the purposes of my family's health insurance. The survey asked...
From SHS: Ohio Health Reduces Surgical Site Infections Using Lean
A few weeks back, I attended the Society for Health Systems (SHS) Conference in Orlando, where I chaired the Patient Flow track. There were...
Interviewed by Mike Wall on Lean Healthcare
Thanks to Mike Wall, the host of the "Radio Lean" online program for interviewing me on Lean Healthcare.
You can find streaming audio here or...
What Are Barriers to “Kaizen” in Healthcare?
Regular readers might know that I'm working on a second book project, about "kaizen" (continuous improvement) in healthcare. Sign up to receive more info...
Podcast #114 – John Kim, Lean and Healthcare Senior Leaders
Episode #114 is a conversation with John Kim, of the firm John Kim & Associates. John is a recognized leader in the Design, Development,...
