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1Simovative Solutions LLC, College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation, Arizona State University, 500 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA. dan.weberg@asu.edu
Abstract:
Innovation is a frequently used buzzword in healthcare. This article will clarify innovation as a process requiring leadership, among other factors, in order to occur. The concept of innovation will be defined, as well as the precedents and consequences. This exploration will serve as the definition of healthcare innovation and provide a clearer definition for future literature and research in healthcare, especially related to leadership and change. It is the purpose for this article to allow the reader to think about innovation in a critical manner and begin to add substantive meaning related to it.
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