Truven Health Analytics Acquires Joan Wellman & Associates

Truven Health Analytics announced the acquisition of Joan Wellman & Associates (JWA Consulting), an organization focused on the use of Advanced Lean in hospitals and health systems. JWA will add to Truven Health’s strengths in the Lean management arena, bringing additional specialized expertise in Advanced Lean Operating Systems, Lean leadership coaching and training, and Lean facility design.

JWA Consulting is a pioneer in adaptation of Toyota Production System principles for healthcare. JWA has built an exceptionally strong foundation in pediatric and academic healthcare, helping clients achieve dramatic improvements in operations and clinical quality, cost reduction, healthcare access and employee . . .