Innovation Pulse

iThermo reduces the need for manual temperature screening, and provides prompts where secondary checks can be carried out for feverish persons identified by the solution.

Innovation is a core competency that needs to be the responsibility of everyone, says HIMSS20 speaker Kristen Raber.

Like adulthood and childhood, "elderhood" is a phase of life that includes different stages, but older adults live in a world where they are invisible, says Dr. Louise Aronson, professor of geriatrics at UCSF. 

Healthcare organizations around the globe should be developing innovation strategies and adopting new technologies to survive in a value-based world, says Healthbox President Neil Patel.

Dennis Robbins, a member of the AHA's Health Tech Advisory Group, describes the types of technologies he's excited to see and the challenges of separating effective innovations from the chaff.

The American Heart Association — and cardiology as a whole — is primed for the adoption of data-driven innovations, says Dr. Robert Harrington, president of the AHA.

HIMSS Media's Jonah Comstock discusses common themes at the Connected Health Conference, including personal wellness monitoring, telemedicine, and what millennials and Gen Z expect from their healthcare.

The "operationalization gap" can be avoided by engaging all stakeholders early on, says Naomi Fried, CEO of Health Innovation Strategies.

New connections and a chance to directly address physicians are key benefits of attending conferences such as the AHA Scientific Sessions, says Chris Wasden, head of pharma at Happify Health.

"Resilience is better than brilliance" for those hoping to upend healthcare with novel technologies, says Doug Adams, CEO and co-founder of Qura.