Unlocking Productivity through Healthcare Delivery Innovations: Lessons from Entrepreneurs Around the World (2010)

Nicolaus Henke, Tilman Ehrbeck, and Tom Kibasi

The World Economic Forum and McKinsey explore 30 cases where innovation in healthcare delivery has led to productivity improvements. Based on this research, six actions of successful innovators, four clusters of innovation along the healthcare delivery chain, and implications for healthcare leaders are summarized. Additionally, elements that may influence replication of innovations in alternative contexts are presented for consideration.