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NewsUsing the RCA process to bring a patient's entire picture into focus
How often are physicians placed in a situation where they have the time, relationship, trust and information to identify the root cause of a chronic illness? How often are they positioned to truly Read more...
Revolution now!...for hospital ratings
Yesterday, the Leapfrog Group announced its customary list of top hospitals, all of which, no doubt, are fine institutions. That's, uh, really exciting...sort of. After all, other top hospital lists, Read more...
Update: Washington hospital cuts costs with Toyota model
Seattle's Virginia Mason Hospital faced the same problems with waste and delays as hospitals across the United States. As we've previously reported, by vigorously applying principles used by car Read more...
Case study: Indiana hospitals improve safety
A group of hospitals that usually fight for business have seen great success in improving patient safety since deciding to work together. The Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety, a consortium Read more...
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