What challenges or gaps in care are you focused on?
No particular focus, as we see opportunities to leverage innovative ideas across our System, both by partnering with external developers and our own employees.
What initiatives are you currently spearheading to improve health?
Translational Research Initiative, a gap fund raised from our donors, to move selected technologies further along the development path toward a startup or other licensing transaction
What necessary collaborations/partnerships have you established within and/or outside of your organization in developing your initiatives?
HMH / Texas A&M (EnMed, School of Engineering Medicine “Physicianeers”), HMH / Rice Center for Neuro Systems Restoration and also HMH / Rice Center for Human Performance.
What is your measurement criteria for success/or current measurable improvements have you realized from the initiative?
Products on market helping patients or deployed by hospitals for the safe efficient delivery of care.
What gives your hope for the future in health care?
My job gives me the opportunity to see so many new technologies being developed for the delivery of healthcare. I also work closely with our inventors and witness their drive and passion to make an impact to patient’s lives. This is what gives me hope.
John Schultz, MBA, CLP
Director, Office of Technology Transfer,
Houston Methodist Hospital
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