Innovation Pulse

Pitfalls of healthcare innovation to avoid include the lack of follow-ups, the lack of an innovation strategy and an overemphasis on technology, says Justin Gernot, vice president of HIMSS subsidiary Healthbox.

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.

Tapan Mehta, global head of healthcare solution marketing at Nutanix, says healthcare organizations are increasingly open to adopting new capabilities and technologies to deliver better and more efficient patient-centered care.

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.

The Shuri Network addresses the need for diversity in providing the breadth of care currently lacking, says honorary clinical tutor Ijeoma Azodo.

Emily Peters, author of "Procedure: Women Remaking Medicine," discusses female change makers in medicine, who are helping to create a better healthcare system.