8 AUGUST - 2023IN MY OPINIONLocated in Detroit and across Southeast Michigan, Henry Ford Health is an academic 5-hospital health system, integrated with a wholly owned payor called Health Alliance Plan. Founded by Henry Ford himself, the system prides itself on a legacy of providing equitable and high-quality patient care, driven by a culture of innovation. Spanning over 200 care sites, the system caters to a diverse patient population, including those in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Backed by a medical group comprising 2,000 physicians, Henry Ford Health encourages regular innovation projects among physicians, researchers, nurses, and team members.In 2012, Henry Ford Innovations was established with a vision to advance patient care by harnessing the collective intellect of its team members, which is already demonstrated in their daily practice. The core question that drove Henry Ford Health was, "What if we could apply our knowhow in a different context to shape the future of technology?" Initially established as a traditional Technology Transfer Office, Henry Ford Innovations quickly grew its offerings to include identifying and investing in the brightest minds within the health system. Their goal was to unearth new ideas, processes, discoveries, and inventions that could be protected and then commercialized under a licensing model.As the Innovations team grew and evolved, we started receiving inquiries from external entities. Startups and established companies with innovative technologies approached Henry Ford, seeking access to lab space, feedback from relevant subject matter experts, and de-identified data to enhance their industry solutions with real-world evidence. By facilitating interactions between end-users and corporate or startup entities at the earliest stages of development, Henry Ford Health enables these groups to shape the technology in ways that ensure efficacy and relevance. Ultimately, the companies that acquire these technologies stand to benefit from the valuable input received during these Harnessing Innovation for the Future of HealthcareBy Brie Riley, Director Of Innovation, Henry Ford HealthBrie Riley
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