The United States falls far short of its potential for delivering care that is effective, efficient, safe, timely, patient-centered, and equitable. We put forward the Better Care Plan, an overarching blueprint to address the flaws in our current system. The plan calls for continuously improving care, moving all payers to risk-adjusted prospective payment, and creating […]
After much consideration and with guidance from our board of directors we have made the decision to cancel the Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit scheduled for June 3-4, 2020, in Salt Lake City, UT. This cancellation includes all related activities such as Pre-Summit Workshops and Post-Summit Go-and-Sees. Our decision is consistent with guidelines set by the […]
Board engagement is often overlooked as part of the cultural transformation. There are four content areas a board needs to focus on to provide needed support to management in this culture transformation journey. Ensure grounding through increasing their knowledge of principles, behaviors, and systems and practicing the methods of organizational excellence. Clearly establish the difference […]
We are excited to announce that our podcast, The Lens, will be available soon! In this podcast listeners will hear from healthcare leaders who are accelerating change within their organizations. Discussions will include topics like continuous improvement, strategy definition and deployment, and leadership behaviors for cultural transformation. You can find The […]
Our dear friend and former Catalysis board member Michael Sachs passed away last weekend. At the Catalysis board meeting yesterday we recognized him and his contribution not only to our organization but to the broader healthcare world. Michael inspired us by doing important things. Founding the original hospital database, which we now know as Truven, […]
“Change is bearing down fast on healthcare in the US, it will be as disruptive as it is inevitable because we can no longer afford to pay huge bills for substandard care,” John Toussaint, MD, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Catalysis. Read the news release Learn more about the Summit
In recent days and weeks, it has come to our attention that some hospital systems have elected to no longer pursue their lean management initiatives. Decisions like this are difficult to make, and most often occur when a new CEO is hired and chooses to implement a management system with which he or she has […]
NEWS RELEASE For More Information: Chuck Grothaus 612-770-0026 chuck.grothaus@c2comms.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THEDACARE CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE VALUE CHANGES NAME TO CATALYSIS AS PART OF REBRANDING INITIATIVE Catalysis Provides Healthcare Leaders with Proven Programs and Resources to Inspire and Accelerate Healthcare Value APPLETON, WISC. – November 15, 2016 – ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value, […]
We’re extremely excited to share some bold news with you: Today, the ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value became Catalysis. This change is part of our larger rebranding strategy. It includes the new name, logo, and new colors, which you see here in this newsletter, on our website at createvalue.org, on our social media sites, and […]
NEWS RELEASE For More Information: Chuck Grothaus 612-770-0026 chuck.grothaus@c2comms.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UC BERKELEY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH OPENS NEW CENTER FOR LEAN ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH IN HEALTHCARE Funded By ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value, Rona Consulting Group and Lean Enterprise Institute, New Center Will Study Lean Healthcare Management Strategies BERKELEY, CALIF. – October 13, […]
