HLTH 1550 - Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship

4.5 Credits

Students examine current challenges and opportunities in healthcare systems, use design thinking to identify and analyze problems, and develop creative solutions. Emphasis is placed on conducting needs analyses, building action plans, and outlining the steps from concept to prototype. Topics include technology, process improvement, regulatory and equity considerations, and strategies for communicating proposals through written and oral pitches.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Explain the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship as they apply to healthcare contexts.
Analyze current challenges and opportunities within healthcare systems and markets.
Apply design thinking and problem-identification strategies to generate innovative healthcare solutions.
Outline the steps required to transform a healthcare venture from concept to prototype.
Evaluate the ethical, regulatory, and equity implications of healthcare innovations.
Communicate an innovation proposal effectively through both a concise pitch presentation and a written summary.

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