By David Gard
Recently, IU President Michael McRobbie participated as a panelist at a National Journal policy summit on health care and job creation in Washington, DC. The event provided President McRobbie with a national forum to frame the fundamental role of research universities in advancing of health care innovation. He also highlighted how IU is specifically addressing critical needs in the ever-changing health care industry. Key points (with web links) included:
By playing an increasingly vital role in the nation’s innovation pipeline, University Research and Technology Transfer will continue to shape the future. As a research institution of the highest order, IU and its faculty are addressing some of the most complex problems facing the health care industry by (1) conducting leading edge research across the life sciences and health informatics and (2) accelerating the commercialization of research with market potential. http://researchadmin.iu.edu/ http://innovate.indiana.edu/iurtc/
Translational Research – the process of transforming basic scientific discoveries into new medical treatments and products– holds the promise of accelerating the realization of systematic health care benefits. The IU-based Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute serves a leading example of how a broad-based statewide partnership combining the strengths of universities, business, and government can have transformative impact for improved patient care and greater business opportunities. http://www.indianactsi.org/
Continuing advancements and new investments in Health Information Technology (HIT) can create new jobs, reduce costs, and improve overall quality. Indiana has developed one of the most robust HIT sectors in the United States today, and IU expertise plays a leading role. The Regenstrief Institute at the IU School of Medicine is an internationally recognized healthcare informatics research organization. http://www.regenstrief.org/
Innovation is a necessity for survival in the current health care environment. The adoption of medical innovation in hospital organizations is dependent upon the perception of trust as realized through applied information, knowledge, and resources. The trusted enterprise of Clarian Health is bringing the latest medical research breakthroughs to the clinical environment to deliver the highest quality of patient care and outcomes. http://www.clarian.org/
The entire panel discussion can be viewed via the following web link: http://insiderinterviews.nationaljournal.com/2010/09/policy-summit-prescription-for.php
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