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Improve Work Flow:
Use Automation

The flow of many processes can be improved by the intelligent use of automation. Consider automation to improve the work flow for any process to reduce costs, reduce cycle times, eliminate human slips, reduce repetitive manual tasks, and provide measurement.




Examples of Tests of this Change

A hospital developed a system to automate the completion of many of the forms required by the various departments in the hospital, the customer, and the insurance companies. They recorded patient records electronically and then were able to generate completed forms for transfer to the interested parties.


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