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How is the Lean Methodology Practiced in Healthcare?

Kainexus

The Lean approach to process improvement is leveraged in software development, construction , education, and professional services. For many reasons, Lean has been particularly embraced by healthcare organizations.

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Levers for Healthcare Innovation

Idea to Value

Healthcare in the United States is in transition. The historical fee-for-service model in the healthcare industry is being challenged and is unsustainable as the future nears. Change will continue with the demand for new approaches for healthcare. The healthcare system is complex. Improve Health Outcomes. Market policy.

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New Business Designs can be delivered through a Business Ecosystem Approach.

Paul Hobcraft

The main framework around the Hierarchy of Business Ecosystems Needs is over on www.ecosystems4innovating.com; in a series of detailed posts on each layer of the Ecosystem construct, take a look at each part in explanations of why each Ecosystem is interconnected and feeds the others.

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What is the prosperity paradox? A refresher on the key to ending poverty. 

Christensen Institute

Prosperity isn’t created through the flood of resources designed to remedy things like low-quality education, subpar healthcare, bad governance, or nonexistent infrastructure. Wells are constructed when there’s no access to clean water. Schools are built when there’s a lack of access to education.

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ROI: Financial Benefits of Business Process Improvement

Kainexus

From healthcare to manufacturing and construction, and beyond, the effort and energy put into business process improvement is directly related to measurable results and financial benefits. Organizations that successfully instill a culture of continuous improvement constantly outperform the competition, regardless of size or industry.

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The Development & Use of the PDSA Cycle of Improvement

Kainexus

Today, PDSA is prevalent in healthcare, hospitality, education, construction, and professional services. Although it started in manufacturing, the PDSA model for improvement can be applied to any process, making it applicable across almost every industry.

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What is Lean Production? Frequently Asked Questions

Kainexus

It is widely used in organizations as diverse as construction, education, software development, and healthcare. Although Lean production originated in the manufacturing sector, it is now used by organizations of all industries and sizes.

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