Date
Friday June 7, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PMLocation
Eindhoven University of TechnologyOrganizer
Eindhoven MedTech Innovation CenterPrice
freeBuilding
Differ and AuditoriumTheme: "Clinical Physics: from ideas to clinical implementation" This conference is organized by Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven
From ideas to clinical implementation
> Healthcare innovation is vital for advancing medical treatments, enhancing patient outcomes, and optimizing healthcare delivery. It drives the development of cutting-edge therapies, diagnostic tools, and technologies, which can improve quality and efficiency and reduce costs. Embracing innovation ensures that healthcare remains progressive, accessible, and effective. The field of healthcare is rich with potential ideas for innovation, however adoption in clinical practice is often delayed.
> Why is it so difficult to innovate?
Bringing a new idea into clinical practice is challenging. Hurdles to healthcare innovation include regulatory complexities, high development costs, ethical considerations, interoperability issues in adopting new technologies, and resistance to change within established healthcare systems. Balancing innovation with safety, affordability, and societal acceptance poses ongoing challenges in the dynamic landscape of healthcare.
> How can we tackle this problem?
Collaborative efforts between policymakers, industry stakeholders, and healthcare professionals can streamline regulations, allocate funding for research and development, and establish standards for interoperability. Encouraging a culture of openness to innovation, coupled with educational initiatives, helps overcome resistance to change. Embracing these solutions fosters a more conducive environment for healthcare innovation.
Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center
Improving value based healthcare by creating and expanding an ecosystem that enables a fast track to high-tech health innovations