Nudging infusion centers toward smoother days and better outcomes
Infusion centers face a daily balancing act: managing rising patient volumes, limited chair capacity, and mounting nurse workloads. Large-scale process changes can feel daunting, but meaningful improvements don’t always require major overhauls. Sometimes, the smallest, smartest adjustments – the right “nudge” at the right time – can make all the difference. What Is a Nudge? […]
Empowering nurses, enhancing care: How Oregon Oncology transformed patient assignment with iQueue for Infusion Centers
At Oregon Oncology Specialists, our patients are always at the center of everything we do. “Patient first, not process” is a phrase that guides our work every day. But as our clinic grew busier and more complex, our old process for assigning patients to nurses started to make it harder to live that mission. The […]
More rooms, shorter days: Why predictive analytics is the key to fixing anesthesia “shortages”
Key Takeaways I recently read an article by Franklin Dexter and colleagues in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia1, and I found the results fascinating. The data showed that more than 61% of anesthetics nationwide occur before 1:00 PM, and nearly 80% wrap up by 3:30 PM. Yet, in many hospitals, anesthesia providers are still scheduled […]
Life at LeanTaaS: A conversation with 2025 summer intern, Kyro Rizk
Each summer, LeanTaaS welcomes a group of interns to work in diverse areas like software engineering, data analysis, and product implementation while contributing to our mission of transforming healthcare operations. We spoke with Kyro Rizk, one of this year’s Data Analyst interns, to learn more about his experiences and insights. Interested in joining the LeanTaaS […]
From spreadsheets to surgical efficiency: OSF HealthCare’s early wins with iQueue for Operating Rooms
As Surgeon-in-Chief at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, I see firsthand how operating room time is one of our most valuable – and limited – resources. In the wake of our system’s evolution from a busy community hospital to a more academically-oriented, complex care environment, we needed a more transparent, data-driven approach to manage surgical […]
Celebrating Pride Month at LeanTaaS: Education, Advocacy, and Community
At LeanTaaS, Pride Month has become much more than a symbolic gesture. It represents a meaningful opportunity to foster education, create safe spaces, advocate for better healthcare access for all, and build lasting community. Thanks to the dedication of this year’s Pride Month Leadership Team—Tyler Moore, Megan O’Mara, Caroline Barker, and Anna Alexandrov—the 2025 Pride […]
Mission in Motion: A Conversation with Justin Kelley, RN, MSN, Manager of Strategic Enablement, iQueue for Infusion Centers
At LeanTaaS, our mission to transform healthcare operations with AI is driven by the talented people behind the technology. Mission in Motion is a blog series that introduces the team members whose expertise, creativity, and personal journeys inspire the work we do every day. Through their stories, we explore what motivates them to tackle some […]
More Than Just a Chair: The Smarter Way to Optimize Infusion Scheduling
Infusion scheduling is more than just reserving chairs on a grid. Traditional methods often overlook real-world challenges like fluctuating treatment times, staff availability, and pharmacy delays, leading to inefficiencies and long wait times. This blog explores how a data-driven approach can optimize scheduling, improve patient flow, and create a more balanced workload for clinicians. Pitfalls […]
Mission in Motion: A Conversation with LeanTaaS’ CTO Tim Vasil
At LeanTaaS, our mission to transform healthcare operations is driven by the talented people behind the technology. Mission in Motion is a new blog series that introduces the team members whose expertise, creativity, and personal journeys inspire the work we do every day. Through their stories, we’ll explore what motivates them to tackle some of […]
Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Operations with AI
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, operational efficiency has become critical to delivering high-quality care while navigating labor shortages, increasing patient acuity and volumes, and tight margins. Last December, LeanTaaS hosted Transform Hospital Operations Virtual Summit, featuring 18 health systems that shared actionable insights and inspiring success stories leading the charge in AI transformation. The […]