17403: Transforming Health Systems - Driving Patient-Centered Innovation in Healthcare Education

The increasing complexity of healthcare demands innovative, patient-centered approaches that align with evolving societal needs. This symposium explores the integration of entrepreneurial education in health systems to drive systemic innovation, enhance patient outcomes, and address health inequities. Rooted in the premise that traditional medical and management education models inadequately prepare professionals for contemporary challenges, this session will present evidence-based strategies to merge entrepreneurial frameworks with health education and practice. Through inspirational and interactive keynotes, participants will examine successful patient-centered innovation models, from co-design methodologies to value-based care strategies. The session will also delve into integrating entrepreneurship into transdisciplinary health care management education through the introduction of case studies, cross-curricular innovation projects, and new courses, equipping future leaders with innovation, collaboration, and adaptive management skills. By fostering transdisciplinary collaboration among educators, practitioners, and policymakers, the symposium aims to transform health education and management into a dynamic, value-driven domain. Attendees will leave with actionable frameworks to implement in their professional settings, advancing a more sustainable and equitable healthcare future.