Ideas that matter

Practical Innovations is a healthcare consulting practice founded by Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT, EdD(c), a Doctor of Physical Therapy pursuing an EdD in Healthcare Education & Leadership with over three decades of clinical experience and deep expertise in healthcare technology, education, and implementation science.

The practice operates at the intersection of clinical care, emerging technology, and evidence-based education, helping healthcare organizations, startups, and academic institutions bridge the gap between innovation and real-world application. 

The name reflects the core philosophy: innovation only matters when it can be practically implemented.

 Clients include healthcare technology startups seeking clinical credibility and market access, academic institutions developing or refining health professions programs, healthcare systems implementing new technologies or training initiatives, and professional organizations seeking continuing education content. The common thread is a need for someone who speaks both the language of clinical care and the language of innovation—and who prioritizes what actually works over what merely sounds impressive.

Practical Innovations exists because healthcare needs fewer theoretical frameworks and more practical pathways. The work is grounded in evidence, informed by decades of direct patient care, and focused relentlessly on implementation. Innovation without application is just an interesting idea. Practical innovation changes lives.