Identifying Strategic Focus Areas in Healthcare

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Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi is the founder and CEO of High Innovations Private Limited, providing consulting services to healthcare companies.
Identifying a Strategic Focus Area in healthcare refers to the specific segment where an innovation will create a significant impact on patients and the overall healthcare industry.
Areas of personal interest, past experiences, or education can help determine the Strategic Focus Area.
Scanning media articles and internet searches can provide insights into the top healthcare problems and unsolved issues.
Scientific journals, such as PubMed and Scope Med databases, can reveal current research trends.
Secondary research, including news media articles, scientific journals, and reports, can provide statistical information on high-impact healthcare problems.
Primary research, such as interviews with experts and hospital visits, can offer insights into the daily challenges faced by healthcare professionals and the potential for improvement.
Focused group discussions and getting doctors together can help narrow down the Strategic Focus Area.
Attending CMEs (Continuous Medical Education events or conferences) can provide a deep understanding of a healthcare domain and connect individuals with experts and potential collaborators.
Visiting hospitals, speaking to experts, and conducting focus group sessions can offer valuable insights into specific healthcare problems and potential solutions.
Identifying a Strategic Focus Area typically takes several weeks and requires a combination of personal interest, research, and expert consultation.

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Learn about the process of identifying a Strategic Focus Area in the healthcare industry, including the sources of information, research methods, and expert consultations involved in the decision-making process.