From the IOM in 1999 to the Hearst newspaper reports this year the facts continue to accumulate that America's healthcare system is sick and making patients sicker. This new study suggests as many as 15000 medicare enrollees a month are dying of causes related to their hospital stay. From medication interactions to surgical infections.
This is not new news. It is disturbing that the industry is not making faster progress and it is exactly why the Center has been focused on facilitating the deep dive learning opportunity associated with the Healthcare Value Leaders Network. We have strong evidence and I believe strongly that learning the principles of the Toyota Production System and applying them to healthcare is the only solution to reduce these unfortunate errors.
Click here to read the article - http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/health/healthcare/2010-11-16-medicare_N.htm
To read the report from the Department of Health and Human Services, click here - oei-06-09-00090
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