Becker's Hospital Review: Becker's Recognizes 52 Hospital and Health System Innovation Programs
Becker's Hospital Review is pleased to release the 2024 edition of its "Hospitals and health systems with great innovation programs" list.
The hospitals and health systems featured on this list are celebrated for their strong commitment to innovation. Through strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies, advanced clinical techniques, and forward-thinking training programs, these organizations are driving improvements in patient outcomes.
Becker's is proud to spotlight institutions with dynamic innovation programs that push the boundaries of research and discovery in healthcare. This list was curated through a combination of editorial research and nominations, highlighting organizations that are shaping the future of medicine.
Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Mo.). Children’s Mercy Kansas City is driven by a mission to improve child health through a combination of breakthrough discovery and translational research. Through its Center for Pediatric Innovation, launched in 2015, the health system has built a unique model that emphasizes needs-based development, ecosystem collaboration and sustainable commercialization. One of its most transformative initiatives is PedsMrkt.com, a first-of-its-kind online business-to-business marketplace launched in 2024 to connect pediatric innovators, clinicians and buyers in an effort to accelerate the adoption of child-focused medical solutions. Children’s Mercy has also cultivated a deeply embedded culture of innovation across its workforce through programs like the “SPARK Employee Innovation Bash”, while its innovation portfolio includes over a dozen medical devices in development along with widely used digital tools like the PedsGuide App, MyMedicalArt and MyCare. The hospital is also a leader in genomic medicine, ethical AI and population health. Children’s Mercy has been recognized with numerous accolades, including FastCompany’s “World-Changing Ideas” award.
See the full list via Becker's Hospital Review
Children's Mercy Kansas City Center for Pediatric Innovation