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A model for 'reverse innovation' in health care
Jacqueline W Depasse1, Patrick T Lee
1Director, Global Primary Care Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. ptlee@partners.org.
Globalization and Health
|September 5, 2013
Summary
Reverse innovation applies business principles to healthcare, moving ideas from low-income to high-income countries. A new model outlines stages and actions to accelerate healthcare innovations globally.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare innovation
- Global health
- Business strategy
Background:
- Reverse innovation, a concept from business, is gaining traction in healthcare.
- A framework is needed to describe reverse innovation stages and identify acceleration opportunities.
- Existing models lack a structured approach for healthcare reverse innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a model for reverse innovation in healthcare.
- To integrate reverse innovation with diffusion of innovation theory.
- To identify strategies for accelerating healthcare solutions from low-income to high-income countries.
Main Methods:
- Developed a four-step model: problem identification, LIC innovation/spread, HIC crossover, HIC innovation/spread.
- Applied diffusion of innovation theory, focusing on LIC innovators, LIC early adopters, and HIC innovators.
- Illustrated the model with three case studies of reverse innovations.
Main Results:
- The proposed model outlines a clear pathway for reverse innovation in healthcare.
- Identified key populations (LIC innovators, early adopters, HIC innovators) crucial for the process.
- Provided actionable strategies for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers to foster reverse innovation.
Conclusions:
- Reverse innovation offers a valuable approach for healthcare innovation, particularly for global health challenges.
- Implementing the proposed model and strategies can accelerate the development and spread of healthcare solutions.
- Further research and global measurement are needed to track and enhance reverse innovation activity.
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