Hospitals are on the hunt for new ideas to transform health care, and some are looking to the reality TV show “Shark Tank” for inspiration.
Hospitals are on the hunt for new ideas to transform health care, and some are looking to reality television for inspiration. Several health care institutions recently have tested TV’s “Shark Tank” approach to seeking out innovation — gathering a panel of pros to hear invention ideas from startups. In October, Boston Children’s Hospital hosted an Innovation Summit, where a few finalists from a list of 40 applicants pitched their ideas to a board of experts, including physicians and “Shark Tank” cast member Daymond John.
