Proceedings From the Minnesota Learning Health Systems Symposium: The Role of Academic Partnership and...

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Implementation Science
• Healthcare Policy

Background:

• The concept of a learning health system (LHS) was introduced nearly 25 years ago to bridge the gap between medical evidence and clinical practice.
• While not all original goals have been met, the importance of LHS is increasingly recognized globally.
• Mayo Clinic Health System convened a symposium to advance statewide LHS initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To strategize future collaborative statewide learning health system (LHS) efforts.
• To build upon past experiences and lessons learned in LHS implementation.
• To identify opportunities for collaboration aligned with Mayo Clinic Health System's research priorities.

Main Methods:

• A symposium was organized involving research leaders from Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.
• Discussions focused on implementation science and de-implementation principles.
• Attendees explored collaborative opportunities in health equity, rural health, AI, and cancer care.

Main Results:

• The symposium identified strategic priorities for collaborative statewide LHS efforts.
• Examples of LHS infrastructure supporting researchers and leaders were presented.
• Feasible approaches for building, funding, and sustaining statewide LHS infrastructure were contemplated.

Conclusions:

• Continued collaboration and strategic planning are essential for advancing learning health systems (LHS).
• Addressing key research areas like health equity and AI is crucial for LHS development.
• Sustaining statewide LHS infrastructure requires careful consideration of funding and support mechanisms.