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Creating Technology Solutions that are Appropriate Given the System Context

Deming Institute

Kentaro Toyama ‘s presentation at the 2016 Annual Deming Institute Conference – Geek Heresy: Technology’s Law of Amplification. Toyama’s research reminds us that there are few one-size-fits-all solutions. Kentaro discusses aspects of what those interested in using technology to improve people’s lives run into.

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Redesigning Care for High-Cost, High-Risk Patients

Harvard Business Review

Given the heavy financial burden that health care is imposing on the country, the top priority should be fundamentally changing the way we care for high-cost, high-risk patients. Amid the political uncertainties that continue to cloud the future of U.S. They are our sickest and most injured. million Medicare hospitalizations.

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A 5-Step Process for Reorganizing After a Merger

Harvard Business Review

Reorganizations can be a useful management tool for finding new value and are often essential as part of a merger or acquisition integration. Common pitfalls are a lack of cultural understanding between the integrating parties, poor integration leadership, and a focus on the wrong activity set or the wrong targets.