Who We Are
The Institute for Healthcare Optimization (IHO) is an independent non-profit research, education and service organization focused on bringing the science and practice of Operations Management to healthcare delivery in order to improve quality and access and simultaneously decrease cost. The Institute combines knowledge of Operations science and its non-proprietary Variability Methodology with clinical, analytic and organizational expertise to drive practical, high-impact changes in healthcare.
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IHO - AONE Seminar
Optimize Patient Flow by Managing Variability: A Cornerstone for Improving Nursing Working Conditions, Quality, Safety and Cost of Care (Oct. 4-5, Washington D.C.)
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Healthcare and Traffic Management
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Complimentary Webinar Series
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All Hospitals in Favor of Saving Money: Say "Patient Flow!"
Archived recording of WIHI's interview
Hospital Readmissions: Variability is key
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Joint Commission Resources Book
The Institute for Healthcare Optimization’s approach to managing variability in healthcare delivery is the central theme of Joint Commission Resources’ second edition of the book: Managing Patient Flow in Hospitals: Strategies and Solutions
No Waiting - Boston Globe Story
How one hospital increased annual revenue by over $100M while improving quality of care Learn more »
ROI Estimator
Estimate your hospitals ROI. Read More »