When independent hospitals are acquired by multi-hospital health systems, they experience boosts to profitability and efficiency, according to a new study published in the Journal of Political Economy ...

Healthcare has always been about people and the connection between provider and patient. Yet too often, that connection gets buried by administrative burden and technological roadblocks. At NextGen ...

In our pursuit of efficiency, we often celebrate breakthroughs that allow us to save time, reduce costs and achieve more. Efficiency is a powerful force, shaping the way businesses operate, how ...

Since the beginning of time—or at least since humans learned to shape the world around them—we’ve been chasing efficiency. We’ve always wanted to get more done, faster and with less effort. Whether it ...

Effective time management is vital for productivity and efficiency. It enables individuals to prioritize tasks, set clear goals, and allocate time appropriately, leading to better outcomes and ...

Efficiency isn’t layoffs — it’s aligning people, skills, and business goals. Use AI and data to reskill, not replace, valuable employees. Continuous workforce planning boosts productivity and avoids ...

The book Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals: Simple Steps to Fast, Affordable, Flawless Healthcare (McGraw-Hill; 2011) describes how hospitals can increase quality and cost efficiency. The following excerpt ...