How does your organization's OE and SP compare to those of competitors (affecting your level of profitability or performance relative to others)?

Kaisers OE and SP compares extremely well in regards to its competitors. As a matter of fact, their OE and SP compare so well that healthcare organizations in the UK are trying to implement this system. In todays age, where healthcare reform is critical , developing activites that make your organization run more effectively is important. Their strong emphasis on preventive care reduces hospital costs  therefore increasing profits. Second by having in patient facilities and ambulatory centers, Kaiser is able to plan care by shifting care from in patient facilities to ambulatory care centers more effectively. By providing excellent financial planning from the excellent demand forecast, Kaiser is able to be a front runner in the healthcare industry. By having excellent insurance plans and excellent preventive care, Kaiser is able to defend off competitors. By saving funds with though avoidable hospitalizations, Kaiser is able to spend that money with R&D and staff training.  It seems as though Kaiser In regards to performace, sharing capital knowledge has improved help other manage care health organizations. By sharing this capital knowledge, Kaiser is able to reduce the risk of future healthcare problems for the company and other organizations, therefore improving performace. As an organization, Kaiser's operational effectiveness is achieved by aligning the strategy of the organizations with the talents of the management team. By capatilizing on team members talents, Kaiser has been able to excel in the field of organizational effectiveness. With the CEO placing individuals who have these talents, one is able to communicate these goals to other team members. If you were to look at the structure of Kaiser, it looks more of like a team where everyone buys into the mission statement.