by Dr. Gene Lindsey | May 29, 2015 | Burnout, Delivery, Featured Post, Leadership, Lean, Process Improvement, Reform
Lean arrived a little late for me. Even now, the Triple Aim is still more of a goal than a reality. When I think back over the system of waste in which I practiced medicine, I am left with the regret of the lost time spent licking envelopes, making calls for...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Mar 10, 2015 | Burnout, Delivery, Featured Post, Leadership, Reform, The Triple Aim
Why is it that the discussion of Lean so rarely becomes a discussion of how Lean can address the issues of burnout while reducing waste and improving value for patients? If Lean were presented with a more robust description and elucidation of its mechanisms that...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Mar 3, 2015 | Burnout, Featured Post, Leadership, Reform, The Triple Aim
Burnout is the enemy of the Triple Aim. Some deny that it exists. Most press on with their work ignoring its symptoms in themselves and others. At times the impact can be disastrous for individuals and for practices. Burnout in clinicians often has an impact on...