When the CEO is Leading the Health System Transformation, Great Things Can Happen
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My Article: “Lean as an Alternative to Mass Layoffs in Healthcare”
Almost two years ago, I wrote an article for FierceHealthcare.com called "How lean management helped hospitals…
Mini-Review: First Three Chapters of the Virginia Mason Medical Center Lean Book
I've finally started reading the new book by Charles Kenney, Transforming Health Care: Virginia Mason Medical…
Recent Interviews with John Toussaint; “Gemba Visit” to Park Nicollet
I'm currently in Minneapolis, where today is Day 2 of our Healthcare Value Leaders Network "Gemba Visit" to Park…
Lean Healthcare Featured in Sunday’s NY Times Business Page
Today's edition of The New York Times has an outstanding article about Lean Healthcare and what Seattle Children's…
Two Extreme Sides to Every Story in Politics *and* Lean??
This is going to seem like a political rant, but I promise this is mainly a post about Lean and healthcare, or at…
Lean Healthcare Overview Video from Americans in Sweden
As I'm currently in Sweden, I was reminded of this video I found recently featuring John Black, a lean healthcare…
New Blog: "Grand Rounds"
I'd like to welcome a new blogger to the Lean Healthcare space: Thomas L. Jackson of Rona Consulting and author of…
More Online Criticism of Lean Healthcare
Park Nicollet CEO to retire
In the new story about CEO David Wessner's retirement, one of the listed…
Criticism of Lean at Park Nicollet Hospital
Hard times curtail Park Nicollet's ambition
Minnesota's Park Nicollet health system is often held up as one of…
Lean Healthcare: Park Nicollet Again
kare11.com :: KARE 11 TV - Auto concept drives Park Nicollet strategyIn the news once again, Park Nicollet Hospital…
Lean Healthcare: Park Nicollet Hospital
kare11.com :: KARE 11 TV - Auto concept drives Park Nicollet strategyHere's a nice article about a hospital that is…
Toyota’s efficiencies can benefit American health care
David K. Wessner, President and chief executive officer of Park Nicollet Health Services.Here is a column from the…
Park Nicollet: National Leader in Applying ‘Lean Production’ to Health…
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Another interesting example of "lean health care". I've had a chance to take a tour with the…