The Institute for Healthcare Optimization (IHO) is a nonprofit organization that helps hospitals improve patient flow, reduce delays, lower costs, and ease staff burden using advanced operations science. Founded by Dr. Eugene Litvak, IHO specializes in managing artificial variability in healthcare systems. Its proven methods have boosted efficiency and outcomes in top institutions like Mayo Clinic and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Through research, training, and workshops, IHO empowers health systems to deliver safer, more efficient, and patient-centered care.
