Centerline: September 7, 2016
Don't Miss Your Chance to Register for Our Lean Leadership Series
Washington, D.C. | October 18-21, 2016
You're invited to our four-day education series at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Network with other healthcare industry leaders and learn how to help facilitate improvement in your organization. 
Healthcare Improvement Can't Happen Without Better Management
In an article originally published in Science Direct, John Toussaint, MD, describes how healthcare is stuck in a 20th century management system and what a few bold organizations are doing to push back. His examples explain how management systems that utilize front line workers are more effective, cut costs and improve quality.
Build a Team of Problem-Solvers with Our Study Guide
You can start a book club with Beyond Heroes: A Lean Management System for Healthcare by Center President Kim Barnas and use our new study guide to lead your discussion. The questions were developed by Healthcare Value Network member University of Michigan Health System to help readers achieve a deeper understanding of the book.
Moving Beyond Budgeting in Healthcare
What is more important to your hospital? Adhering to budgets designed in 2015, or having your finance team support the work of your process improvement team? If you think the latter is true, watch the video below.