Numbers of evidence have shown operational level in the healthcare sector is predicted to make some changes in operational performance that help to improve cost, quality, flexibility, efficiency, effectiveness and other measures of the organization. Further, the implementation of lean healthcare seen as one of the best practices to accelerate productivity growth and facilitated the organizations to eliminate waste. Moreover, it helps to have a better health outcomes, to reach efficiency and optimize resources by improving work processes in the organization. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to discuss the dimensions of operational performance and lean healthcare and hence, to review numerous article on the relationship between lean healthcare and operational performance in the healthcare sector.
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