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Essentials for the Improvement of Healthcare Using Lean & Six Sigma
Essentials for the Improvement of Healthcare Using Lean Six Sigma Author:D.H. Stamatis By using theories of Six Sigma and Lean methodology, this text presents solutions to fundamental problems in healthcare. This text breaks the system down into three fundamental areas: primary care, hospitals, and managed care. The author identifies the four critical issues that affect healthcare as it relates to efficiency and cost by addressing... more » the specific issues. The book discusses the application of IT in healthcare as a tool of improvement, and how to select the best project for improvement. The author also includes a discussion of ISO and the Malcolm Baldridge award. Case studies are included to illustrate successes.« less