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Practical guidance for predictive flow: How University Health is improving ED + inpatient throughput
Emergency departments often set the pace for the entire hospital. When admitted patients board for hours, the downstream effects strain staffing, delay discharges and erode capacity. University Health is addressing this challenge by strengthening the connection between ED operations and…
Mar 11, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Bill Phillips
EVP & COO, University Health
Ashley Schutz, MHA, MLS(ASCP)
Director of IT Quality Assurance, University Health
Bill Griffith
Operational Excellence Advisor, LeanTaaS