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496: Prize-Winning Healthcare Journalist Mark Taylor on Saving Hospitals, Lives, and Billions of Dollars

The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

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Optimizing Healthcare Resources

This chapter explores the strategic management of healthcare resources, emphasizing innovative solutions over mere financial investment to improve efficiency. It delves into the complexities of surgical practices, hospital scheduling, and the impact of executive decisions on patient care and hospital revenue. Key insights are drawn from the success of Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the concept of 'surgical smoothing', showcasing how thoughtful reforms can lead to better outcomes for both patients and hospitals.

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