Knowledge@Wharton: Professor Kimberly, tell us about your research.
Kimberly: This is a project that we’re undertaking with the support of the Mack Institute here at Penn. This research examines a phenomenon that is literally sweeping the country in the world of health care. Innovation is all the buzz these days, and what we’re finding is that a number of hospitals and academic medical centers, in particular, have created a new role in their organization called the chief innovation officer. Sometimes, it’s called vice present for innovation. But the person who occupies this role is tasked with trying to develop new approaches, new solutions and innovative ideas, and drive them through the organization.
