While there seems to be a great deal of both energy and discourse regarding the need for innovation in healthcare, the pace of care delivery model change would certainly not be characterized as hurried.

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With risk-aversion, prior investments and a misaligned payment system standing in the way, how can we bring about true transformation?

In this infographic and complimentary HX360 Innovation Insights whitepaper, I explore these challenges and what we can do to overcome them.

W. Roy Smythe is the chief executive officer of HX360 and chief medical officer for Chicago-based Valence Health. Connect with him on Twitter @willsmythemd.

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