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Ops Clinic — Healthcare Operations, Simplified

Ops Clinic — Healthcare Operations, Simplified

Di: Gerardo Savo González - GSG Global Ops
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Ops Clinic is the podcast for private clinic directors, healthcare administrators, and operations managers who want to build better systems without hiring a consultant for every problem. Each episode breaks down a core operations topic — SOPs, KPIs, process improvement, staff onboarding, change management — into practical, actionable advice you can implement this week. Hosted by GSG Global Ops. New episodes biweekly.

© 2026 Gerardo Savo González - GSG Global Ops
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  • Reducing Patient Wait Times Without Hiring More Staff
    Jun 19 2026

    The average patient wait costs you more than you think. 25% of patients have switched providers over long waits. 30% have walked out before being seen. And each lost patient represents $12,000 in lifetime value — not $200.

    Most clinic directors assume the fix is more staff. It's not. It's the process.

    In this episode, we break down the six hidden bottleneck points in every clinic's patient flow, five specific tactics to reduce wait times this month with zero new hires, and a real case study showing a 68% reduction in wait times — total cost under $50.

    What you'll learn:

    • Why two-thirds of doctors underestimate how much wait times hurt retention
    • The six bottlenecks hiding in your patient flow (and the fix for each)
    • How a 5-minute buffer every fourth slot prevents cascading delays
    • Pre-visit digital intake: 8-15 minutes down to 1-3 minutes per patient
    • The scheduling myths keeping clinics stuck
    • A weekly tracking habit that makes wait times visible and manageable

    Resources mentioned: → Full article: gsglobalops.com/insights → Weekly Operations Dashboard: payhip.com/GSGlobalOps → Free Clinic Operations Mini Audit Guide: gsglobalops.com → Book a consultation: gsglobalops.com/service

    Hosted by GSG Global Ops | Systems. Processes. Execution.

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    21 min
  • Lean Six Sigma Simplified: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Clinics
    Jun 5 2026

    Lean Six Sigma sounds like it belongs in a factory. It doesn't. It belongs in your clinic.

    In this episode, we strip the methodology down to what it actually is — two ideas combined: stop wasting time and resources, and stop getting inconsistent results. We walk through the eight types of waste hiding in every clinic, break down the DMAIC framework step by step, and follow a real family medicine practice through a complete improvement cycle that cut patient wait times by 59% at near-zero cost.

    What you'll learn:

    • What Lean and Six Sigma actually are — and why the name is intimidating but the method isn't
    • The eight wastes (DOWNTIME) mapped to private clinic operations
    • DMAIC explained: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
    • A complete clinic case study: 34-minute wait times reduced to 14 minutes
    • Where clinics go wrong with process improvement — and how to avoid those mistakes
    • How to run your first DMAIC cycle in 6 weeks with no budget and no certification

    Resources mentioned: → Full article: gsglobalops.com/insights → DMAIC Full Project Tracker: payhip.com/GSGlobalOps → Process Improvement Workbook (Amazon): search "GSG Operations Toolkit" → Book a consultation: gsglobalops.com/service

    Hosted by Gerardo Savo González - GSG Global Ops | Systems. Processes. Execution.

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    21 min
  • What to Expect from an Operations Consultant
    May 21 2026

    Thinking about hiring a consultant for your clinic? You're not alone — but the word "consultant" covers everything from IT specialists to Big Four strategists to solo operators who fix workflows. Hiring the wrong type is expensive. Not hiring anyone because the whole category feels intimidating is worse.

    In this episode, we cut through the confusion. We explain exactly what an operations consultant does (and doesn't do), the four types of engagements from a single diagnostic session to fractional leadership, realistic cost ranges, and the six questions every clinic owner should ask before signing anything.

    What you'll learn:

    • The difference between operations, management, IT, compliance, and revenue cycle consultants
    • Four engagement types and what each costs ($125 to $3,500/month)
    • The five signals that your clinic is ready for outside operational help
    • Six questions to ask any consultant before hiring — and what good answers sound like
    • Red flags that tell you to walk away
    • How to calculate ROI on an operations consulting engagement

    Resources mentioned: → Full article: gsglobalops.com/insights → Process Improvement Project Charter: payhip.com/GSGlobalOps → DMAIC Workbook (Amazon): search "GSG Operations Toolkit" → Book a discovery call: gsglobalops.com/service

    Hosted by GSG Global Ops | Systems. Processes. Execution.

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    23 min
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