The author will attempt to answer the questions above by means of examples, anecdotes, real-case simulation models, and experiences while developing problem-solving models for a healthcare system. Some of the problem-solving models discussed include labor and delivery room utilization, neonatal intensive care unit expansion, emergency department staffing and process improvement, radiology process improvement, patient transport, operating room elective case surgery optimization, partial pediatric unit conversion to Intermediate Medical Care unit, family practice, and women’s health clinics.