April conference scheduled on optimizing patient throughput

The International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC) will present its Best Practices in Optimizing Patient Throughout conference April 26 through April 28 in Atlanta.

The event will provide case studies that explore proven methods to reduce healthcare inefficiencies and costs, as well as enhance patient care and satisfaction.

Healthcare executives from institutions, such as Bons Secours Health System, The Cleveland Clinic, Louisiana State University Health System and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will be on hand.

More information is available at  www.IQPC.com or by calling Doug Sohn at (973) 812-5190.

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