A few of you sent me this article from Modern Healthcare (thanks!): Virginia Mason Health CEO Dr. Gary…

I want to preface this post by saying it's mostly about questions, not answers. I've had many readers and…

Yesterday's PBS News Hour had a piece on the use of Lean and the Toyota Production System at Seattle's Virginia…

Becker's Hospital Review published a piece about the first 10 years of Lean at Seattle's Virginia Mason Medical…

Here is a video from the St. Louis Beacon (actually, an NPR-style audio story with pictures) about Lean healthcare…

I've finally started reading the new book by Charles Kenney, Transforming Health Care: Virginia Mason Medical…

Dr. Gary Kaplan is the CEO of Seattle's Virginia Mason Medical Center, considered one of the world leaders in the…

It's not uncommon to hear statements thrown around about Lean that are more of a myth than anything resembling…

MP3 File (run time 34:37) Joining me today for Episode #204 is Paul Plsek (@PaulPlsek) and we're…

It might only be free (brief registration required) for a limited time, but there's a great video of Dr. Kaplan…

Virginia Mason Medical Center, a world-renowned leader in the application of Lean principles in healthcare, has a…

MP3 File (run time 20:14) A returning guest for episode #132, we are joined by author and professor Bob…

Today, I'm sharing a link to some videos our good friend Bob Emiliani has uncovered and posted on his website.…

Hat tip to regular blog reader Andrew B. for letting me know that A17 of today's New York Times was a full page ad…

Those who follow Lean healthcare know that Virginia Mason Medical Center, in Seattle, is one of the world's leaders…

A Carmaker As A Model For A Hospital? - CBS News Virginia Mason Medical Center and their use of Lean and TPS was…