Breakthrough Management Groups’ Executive Overview Series Expands to Include the Healthcare Industry.

Understanding Six Sigma in Healthcare brings industry leaders together to share their secrets and successes using Six Sigma and what it takes to drive results.

(PRWEB) November 17, 2003

Longmont, CO (PRWEB) – Breakthrough Management Group (BMG), one of the world’s leading Six Sigma training, consulting and software firms is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Executive Overview Series, Understanding Six Sigma in Healthcare. During this one-day Executive Overview, attendees will learn from industry leaders what Six Sigma means to healthcare, their secrets and successes and what it takes to drive breakthrough results.

“BMG recognizes and understands the challenges facing today’s healthcare organizations,” said David Silverstein President and CEO of Breakthrough Management Group. “The struggling healthcare industry is in dire need of improvement. In addition to the economic woes of the U.S. healthcare system, consistent, high-quality care is not currently available to all people as pointed out in 2001 by the Institute of Medicine document titled, ‘Crossing the Quality Chasm.’” “Understanding Six Sigma in Healthcare provides insight to a methodology that will help executives and organizations overcome these challenges in a cost effective, profitable manner.”

Kickoff for Understanding Six Sigma in Healthcare will take place on December 2nd at The Hyatt on Capital Square in Columbus, OH. Featured presenters include Tammy Weidner, Vice President of Six Sigma, Mount Carmel Health Systems and David Silverstein, President and CEO, Breakthrough Management Group. Ms. Weidner is a veteran Six Sigma deployment leader, having deployed one of the industry’s first and most successful health care deployments – Mount Carmel Health System. Mr. Silverstein is a highly regarded Six Sigma leader and global speaker on the topic of Six Sigma. He has helped companies around the world adopt Six Sigma, yielding hundreds of millions of dollars in financial returns. Additional information on Understanding Six Sigma in Healthcare is available at http://www.bmgi.com/VIP or by calling 1.800.46.SIGMA.

About Breakthrough Management Group

Breakthrough Management Group, Inc. (BMG) is a global leader in Six Sigma consulting, training and software support tools. BMG specializes in helping companies increase efficiencies and reduce costs through process improvement initiatives. BMG augments its Six Sigma training with web-based support tools such as eLearning, an online support portal and project tracking software to enhance student retention and increase deployment results. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, BMG has developed a loyal clientele that today exceeds 200 active businesses in industries as diverse as biotechnology, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy. BMG has offices in seven countries and over 100 employees. For more information visit http://www.bmgi.com

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