About
Steven Johnson serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Operations and Information Systems at the Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, specializing in the Master of Healthcare Administration program. He concurrently directs University of Utah Health's Value Engineering department, leading enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives since 2009.
His expertise centers on healthcare operations optimization through value engineering and clinical care redesign methodologies. Drawing from cross-industry experience in aerospace/defense and automotive sectors, he integrates lean principles into healthcare systems to enhance clinical workflows and operational efficiency. His work bridges academic theory with practical implementation in complex healthcare environments.
Johnson oversees the enterprise's process improvement curriculum, collaborating with physicians and executive leadership to standardize redesign frameworks across clinical departments. His approach emphasizes data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement to reduce costs while maintaining quality patient outcomes in evolving healthcare landscapes.
