Dr. Steven R. Gerst, Expert in the Field of Health Informatics, Joins the University of Miami

MIAMI - July 30, 2014 - PRLog -- Dr. Steven Gerst, pioneer and educator in the field of Health Informatics, was recently appointed as an “Entrepreneur-In-Residence to the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, U Innovation, Office of Technology Transfer, Office of the Chief Innovation Officer & Vice Provost for Innovation. His responsibilities include developing intellectual property for commercialization and mentorship for University Miller School of Medicine faculty and staff. Dr. Gerst is pleased to embark on this new endeavor as a collaborator and educational partner to UM’s Miller School of Medicine.

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine was founded in 1952 as the first medical school in Florida, and is renowned worldwide for research, patient care, and education. It is the only academic medical center in South Florida, and has earned international recognition for its patient care, research and development. U Innovation is the home of technology advancement at the University of Miami, and serves to develop and expedite comprehensive research initiatives. The Office of Technology Transfer has historically served to provide assistance in taking research discoveries from the laboratory to the market, commercializing innovations through academic-industry partnerships.

Dr. Steven Gerst is eager to participate in the research and development of new medical device and other technologies that will be key in implementing the restructure of healthcare delivery in the U.S. under the Affordable Care Act.  Dr. Gerst projects that new connected health medical device applications will provide groundbreaking technologies under the ACOs and Patient Centered Medical Home legislation into both the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as mobile applications to the home.

Medical technology innovations will transform the delivery of health care in the United States, offering new solutions utilizing medical devices that will revolutionize the way treatments to patients are administered.

The need for medical device technologies to accelerate is becoming increasingly urgent due to the Affordable Care Act, as well as the demand for better and less invasive therapies, especially as the population ages.  Medical innovation is needed in the fields of diagnostics, interventional procedures and devices, therapeutic imaging, and more.

University of Miami's Goal is to Cultivate New Ideas and Technologies that will Benefit and Advance the World of Medicine

With the implementation of new scientific and technology improvements, the pace of medical invention is growing, and encouraging hope for less invasive procedures with shorter recovery periods, which will result in improved clinical outcomes. Dr. Steven Gerst enthusiastically joins collaborative forces with the best in the industry at University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, to be among those responsible for driving integral change in healthcare delivery.

In addition to his current appointment at University of Miami, Dr. Gerst is also a top expert in the field of Health Informatics, having graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (M.D.), Columbia College (B.A.), Columbia School of Public Health (M.B.A.) and the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University (M.B.A.).  He is currently completing his Doctorate in Business Administration and Masters in Taxation.  For more information, visit: http://stevenrgerst.com.