Leadership Insights: Fostering a Culture of Innovation—Lessons From Houston Methodist

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, innovation is not just a buzzword—it’s a strategic imperative. This session explores how Houston Methodist has successfully fostered a culture of innovation by investing in both employees and patients, introducing new technologies, and maintaining trust throughout the transformation process. Participants will learn how Houston Methodist’s executive leadership integrates innovation into organizational culture and aligns it with strategic goals.

Through real-world examples, the session will highlight the importance of inclusive leadership, operational engagement and transparent communication in driving change. Attendees will gain insights into lessons learned from implementing innovations in clinical care and operations, including strategies for overcoming resistance, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and measuring return on investment. The session will also address the challenge of avoiding the “shiny new object” trap—focusing on technologies that deliver meaningful value rather than chasing trends.

Join Marc L. Boom, MD, FACHE, president and CEO, and Roberta L. Schwartz, PhD, FACHE, executive vice president and chief innovation officer, as they share practical approaches for evaluating new tools, piloting solutions and scaling successful initiatives, all while maintaining the trust of employees and patients.