The CEO of a research and consulting firm for the health care industry explains how "lean logistics" can improve the business side of health care, which should benefit patients as well. Believing that "creative solutions often require more thought and study, but they frequently result in less overall cost...," Lewis discusses such topics as the value of employees, innovative approaches to system access, a dynamic model of purchasing, and cost-effective expansion and growth. Includes questions to ponder and recommended readings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) More Reviews and Recommendations

AUDIE G. LEWIS is president and chief executive officer of Audie Lewis Consulting, Inc., a national research and consulting firm specializing in cost cutting, business improvement, supply chain analysis, and Internet projection and growth for the health care industry. He is the author of the best-seller The Year 2000 Health Care Survival Guide

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