“We wanted to make sure we were bringing innovation into our health system and helping the companies grow so they could expand beyond Cedars-Sinai,” said Anne Wellington, managing director of the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator.

“We do this in a way that is supportive of early stage companies but also makes sure we aren’t taking on too much risk. We are comfortable and confident that the technology will work the way it’s expected to before making a larger investment. Through the program, company leaders are mentored by the people who would use their product and make purchasing decision. That helps us develop a good understanding of whether this is a collaboration that we would pursue further.”

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