Innovation Concept to Clinical Impact: Scaling Informatics Solutions Beyond Academia

2025 Annual Symposium Health Systems Presentation

Presentation Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Abstract Keywords: Leadership Development for Informatics Trainees and Workforce, Building Value for Informatics via Education and Training, Cross Setting Collaboration, Cross-organization Partnerships including Public-private Partnerships, Innovation in Digital Care, Disruptive and Innovative Technologies, FDA Digital Health and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Usability and Measuring User Experience
Primary Track: Leadership and Governance
Programmatic Theme: Leadership, Advocacy and Policy

Transforming academic innovations in clinical informatics into real-world healthcare solutions is no small feat. This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between local discovery and large-scale implementation. While the potential for innovation is enormous, the journey from concept to clinical impact is often blocked by technical, financial, regulatory, and social barriers. How can we better equip the next generation of informaticians to navigate these challenges and drive lasting change?

Join experts from a range of areas of clinical informatics as they discuss how academic programs might cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset, business savvy, and cross-sector collaboration needed to turn prototypes into widely adopted technologies. The session will highlight the importance of understanding healthcare system dynamics—from cost structures to payer models—and the role of social awareness in moving innovation forward.

We’ll explore varied ways to scale small projects, build community partnerships, create new training opportunities, and even launch new ventures in clinical informatics. With real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will offer invaluable takeaways for anyone looking to make a tangible impact in clinical informatics and innovation practices.

As healthcare technologies evolve rapidly and the need for cost-effective solutions intensifies, this session is a must for anyone passionate about the intersection of informatics, education, public health, and innovation. Don’t miss out on this timely, high-impact discussion!

Moderator:
Stephon Proctor, PhD, ABPP
Childrenís Hospital of Philadelphia

Speakers:
Chethan Sarabu, MD
Cornell Tech

Angad Singh, MD
University of Washington

Marc Tobias, MD
Phrase Health

Authors:
Daria Ferro, MD - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Chethan Sarabu, MD - Cornell Tech; Angad Singh, MD - University of Washington; Marc Tobias, MD - Phrase Health; Stephon Proctor, PhD, ABPP - Childrenís Hospital of Philadelphia;

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