One year since the U.S. reported its first known coronavirus case, some experts still consider COVID-19 data reporting to be somewhat of a “mess,” The Wall Street Journal reports. Testing remains uneven across states and communities, and case counts and death tallies are considered to be too low and incomplete, according to the Jan. 22 report. “A lot […]
There is a lot of talk out there about continuous improvement and lean thinking. But, do we know what is really at the core of those methodologies? Dr. John Toussaint and Dr. Christina Dixon join Janet today to dig deep into the core of improvement work. It is no secret that many systems struggle to sustain improvement work beyond […]
The safe and prompt administration of the COVID vaccines is one of the most critical issues today in global public health. In this 90-minute panel discussion moderated by Mark Graban and hosted by Value Capture and KaiNexus (in partnership with Catalysis), healthcare leaders from the private and public sectors will share their experiences with the […]
Or find The Lens, by Catalysis wherever you get your podcasts The COVID-19 vaccine is on the minds of everyone around the world. Here in the US the vaccine roll out can be very different depending on state, county, or event city. We hope that by sharing work that […]
In this article many frustrated Florida residents, including John Toussaint, share their frustrations about the process for signing up to get a COVID-19 vaccination in their area in letter to the editor of the Naples Daily News Read the letters here We have seen proof that there is a better way. Catalysis Healthcare Value Network […]
Salem Health shares its initiative to provide COVID vaccines publicly. They share their Lean thinking, PDSA problem-solving methods, and visual management systems. To join the discussion about COVID-19 vaccinations in an upcoming webinar on January 21 at 1:00 pm ET
The Berlin Airlift is the type of inspirational story that makes you wonder why you did not learn about it in school. I only recently discovered it by stumbling across an old History Channel video, and have found myself thinking about it ever since. Not only is the Berlin Airlift a triumph in operational efficiency, but […]
Or find The Lens, by Catalysis wherever you get your podcasts For more information on New Care Model Development download our free white paper: Designing the Future of Healthcare Episode Transcript: Peter Mariahazy: Thank you for tuning in to The Lens! I am your host, Peter Mariahazy. Today I […]
Houston Methodist is offering its employees a $500 “hope bonus” if they meet several eligibility criteria, including getting a COVID-19 vaccination, President and CEO Marc Boom, MD, said in an email to employees, which was shared with Becker’s Hospital Review. Workers can look forward to the bonus in early March, according to the email. “This bonus […]
Haven, the venture to disrupt U.S. health care formed by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, is disbanding less than three years after its launch. When it was formed, the three companies had a lofty goal: to “provide U.S. employees and their families with simplified, high-quality, and transparent health care at a reasonable cost.” Atul Gawande, the famous author […]
