Toyota Production System

Transforming Healthcare Organizations for the 21st Century

By Mike Olive and Mike Brown

A transformation to 21st century healthcare system is dramatically
impacting patient safety and quality healthcare.  New federal
legislation will likely influence how healthcare will be managed and
compensated in this new era. By promoting waste reduction, quality,
accountability, pay-for-performance, evidence-based
medicine, modernization/automation, workflow optimization, core
measures, and transparency, the country is embracing the tenets of the
Toyota Production System.

News from the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians

News from Heathcare Division the American Society For Quality