Improve Outcomes and Cut Costs

Variation is in the crosshairs of the Triple Aim. Whether in the form of differing lengths of stay, unnecessary emergency care or variant lab test processing times, variation can impact disparities in quality, outcomes and patient experience.

Standardization initiatives that focus on the clinical layer but overlook how problems in support functions like printing or food service create variations in care, are missing opportunities for standardization.

To read more about eliminating variation to meet the Triple Aim, read my most recent blog post on Modern Healthcare.

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