Deadline: 12 June 2020
Can you create a digital tool supporting the health care system (including but not limited to providers, government, and public health and community organizations) during a large-scale health crisis (pandemic, natural disaster, or other public health emergency)? If yes, then apply for the Emergency Response for the Health Care System Innovation Challenge.
During large-scale emergencies, the health care system including but not limited to individual providers, government, and public health and community organization, is overwhelmed by patients who need help. Emergencies include pandemics, natural disasters or severe weather (hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, or earthquakes), radiation, and chemical spills.
The health care system faces several challenges during an emergency such as:
- Resource Management: Shortages of equipment, staff, and cash flow
- Health Data Exchange: Limited information and access available on patients’ health histories
- Training and Communication: Limited training and cumbersome communication between responders and clinicians
- Capacity: Limited beds, equipment, and resources and a need to maximize patient flow/throughput
In addition, the health and safety of health care providers, first responders, and others on the front lines of emergency situations is essential. According to the World Health Organization, health care providers fighting COVID-19 are at an elevated risk of exposure to hazards like pathogens and can face long working hours, psychological distress, fatigue, occupational burnout, stigma, and physical and psychological violence.
Prize Information
- Semi-finalists (5): $1,000 each to further develop your technology
- Finalists: 1st prize- $25,000, 2nd prize- $15,000, 3rd prize- $5,000
Additional Prizes
- Individual pitch-coaching session
- Opportunity to demo your technology during a virtual pitch to an audience of investors, provider organizations, health plans, tech companies, foundations, government officials and members of the media
- Promotion including a video interview published on The Health Care Blog, one of the most widely read blogs focused on health tech
Submission Requirements
The challenge is open to innovators and companies at any stage of development.
- One-line overview of your technology
- Slide deck (maximum ten slides), the deck should include at least one slide addressing each of the following:
- A description of the technology
- It’s overarching goal
- How it addresses the challenge question
- A mock-up or wire-frame of the technology’s design
Note: teams must be based in the United States to apply.
Judging Criteria
Judges will evaluate and choose five semi-finalists to move on to phase two
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated and scored based on the following criteria:
- Impact: How well does your technology address the challenge question?
- UX/UI: How strong is the design and intuitiveness of your technology?
- Innovation/Creativity: How unique is your technology?
- Scalability: What is the solution’s potential for widespread adoption?
For more information, visit https://www.healthsystemcrisisresponse.com/challenge
