Hospital takes a page from Toyota.

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Hospital takes a page from Toyota.

June 15, 2005

Connolly C.

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This article reports on one hospital's adoption of Japanese business philosophy to improve its cancer center. The approach, adapted from Toyota Motor Corporation, is focused on high quality, efficiency, and customer-centeredness.

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