Kaiser Permanente’s Garfield Innovation Center drives continuous improvement by exploring and accelerating a future of healthcare that is more connected, equitable, technology-enabled and human-centered. Staffed by interdisciplinary teams of designers, technologists and strategists, the center focuses on reimagining healthcare delivery through actionable, data-driven insights and innovative solutions. The center leverages hands-on simulations, rapid prototyping and iterative testing to develop and refine transformative innovations before implementation. The center comprises mocked-up rooms, robot prototypes, interactive screens and simulation environments including a surgical suite, labor and delivery area, patient home, hospital ward, consulting room and nurse workstation. By integrating technology with in-person care experiences, it aims to reshape existing business models and enhance member and community outcomes.
