09/06/2026
What if I told you that one of the world's most efficient healthcare systems was built around a procedure that takes just 15 minutes?
A fascinating lesson from a Harvard Business School case study on the Aravind Eye Care System demonstrates how operational excellence, workflow optimization, throughput management (TAT), and process standardization can transform healthcare delivery at scale without compromising quality or affordability.
From performing over 250,000 cataract surgeries annually to achieving complication rates lower than many developed healthcare systems, Aravind has redefined what is possible through smart operations and relentless focus on efficiency.
In this article, I explore the key operational principles behind Aravind's success and discuss how hospital leaders, COOs, and healthcare operators can apply similar concepts to improve OT utilization, patient flow, productivity, and financial sustainability.
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💬 What are some operational practices your hospital has implemented to improve efficiency and patient outcomes?
In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, a small 11-bed hospital founded in 1976 by Dr. G. Venkataswamy, known as Dr. V, has grown into one of the most efficient eye-care institutions worldwide. Aravind Eye Hospital performs more eye surgeries in a single day than any other hospital globally, while treating most....