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Inspira Launches Innovation Center

Inspira Launches Innovation Center

Jun 15, 2017

$1M Inspira Innovation Fund Established to Support Design and Implementation of Patient-Focused Solutions

MULLICA HILL, NJ (June 15, 2017) – Inspira Health Network, a leader in patient quality, excellence and experience, announces today the establishment of the Inspira Innovation Center, an initiative designed to accelerate the development and implementation of leading edge, patient-focused products and technologies.  This Center formally establishes the organization’s commitment to excellence, technology and transformation in healthcare across South Jersey.

"I am excited to introduce the Inspira Health Network Innovation Center to our region,” said John DiAngelo, president and CEO of Inspira Health Network.  “This initiative aligns the Inspira strategic vision and brand promise, and I look forward to working with our employees, partners and other stakeholders to further leading healthcare innovation in South Jersey.

In addition, in association with the launch of the Innovation Center, Inspira Health Network will be establishing a one million dollar Inspira Innovation Fund to assist in potential startup funding of approved programs, seed funding for development, scaling current innovations and other projects. Inspira continues to evaluate industry trends and research non-traditional methods for channeling the creative and innovative horsepower of its nearly 7,000 employees, staff and clinicians.  The Innovation Fund and Inspira Health Network Innovation Center will further accelerate the organization’s commitment to providing leading edge solutions and best practices healthcare throughout South Jersey.

Inspira is also in the process of identifying external partners to further expand the Innovation Center, leveraging expertise in development and infrastructure to enhance the scope and impact of the initiative.   More information will be shared on these partnerships, as well as detail on current projects, in the future.

 

About Inspira Health Network

Inspira Health Network is a charitable nonprofit health care organization serving communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, several multi-specialty health centers and a total of more than 125 access points. These include urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; numerous specialty centers, including sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care; home care and hospice; and more than 30 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Together with its medical staff of more than 1,100 physicians and other care providers, as well as more than 5,700 employees, Inspira Health Network provides evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. Accredited by DNV Healthcare, the network’s clinical and support staffs are focused on providing quality care in a safe environment. For more information about Inspira Health Network, call 1-800-INSPIRA.
 

Topics: Innovation