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John El-Maraghy

John is a Program Associate at Catalyst @ Health 2.0 where he facilitates innovation challenges, pilot programs, and a host of other services to push the frontier of digital health forward. In addition to his interest in digital health John places a strong focus on philanthropy and wellness.

Looking Back at the RWJF Challenges

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By JOHN EL-MARAGHY

Catalyst @ Health 2.0 is proud to have worked with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to address issues in substance misuse and artificial intelligence through two exciting innovation challenges. Following the finalists’ live pitches at the Health 2.0 Annual Conference, Matthew Holt and Indu Subaiya had the pleasure to interview leaders from the six companies that placed in the top spots across both competitions.

First Place Winners

RWJF Opioid Challenge: the Grand Prize award went to Sober Grid, a social network designed to support, assist, and educate those suffering from addiction and substance misuse. The Sober Grid platform incorporates a suite of geolocated support, a “burning desire” distress beacon, and coaching tools. For those looking to get help and support, the Sober Grid platform is a fantastic free utility.

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A Challenge Posed; A Challenge Answered

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By JOHN EL-MARAGHY

What is the first word that comes into mind when someone says “health” or “health tech?” In 2018, the answer is likely “Opioid” and “Artificial Intelligence (AI).” With a growing public interest in combating opioid abuse and advancing AI, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) teamed up with Catalyst to launch two innovation challenges on those two topics. The first challenge, “the Opioid Challenge,” was designed to address the opioid crisis and support those affected by the opioid misuse while the second challenge, “the AI and the Healthcare Consumer Challenge,” aimed to leverage AI to assist consumer decision making. The challenges sought innovators and entrepreneurs from all around the world and garnered nearly 200 registrations.

Through a rigorous vetting process, 100 amazing competitors proceeded to phase one and five semi-finalists advanced to phase two. Along the way, expert judges analyzed the submissions on a variety of factors such as scalability, impact, UX/UI and more. The final phase of the challenge, a live pitch, was held at the Health 2.0 Fall Conference in Santa Clara where both the expert judges and the audience had a say in who would take home the grand prize.

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Another Round of NYC Curated Matchmaking through DHMP!

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By JOHN EL-MARAGHY

The New York City Economic Development Corporation and Catalyst @ Health 2.0 are thrilled to announce another round of Digital Health Marketplace matchmaking coming up on December 5th! Since 2013, the Digital Health Marketplace has connected digital health “Sellers” offering technology solutions to a diverse range of healthcare “Buyers” or institutions looking for tech-enabled solutions and partnerships. At the center of the Digital Health Marketplace is the successful curation of needs and solutions that lead to the development of commercialization and the rapid adoption of new health technologies. If you are an early stage startup looking for relevant pilot/commercial partners or a healthcare organization interested in adopting leading technologies, apply for your opportunity to be matched with relevant partners for one-on-one, in-person sales meetings.

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AI to the Rescue: 5 Semi-Finalists Advancing Through the RWJF AI and the Healthcare Consumer Challenge!

Decision making is a daunting task. Combined with navigating health insurance jargon, scattered health information, and feeling crummy as you rush to find care during the onset of a cold, making decisions can be an absolute nightmare. However, artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools have the potential to change the way we interact with and consume healthcare for the better. AI’s ability to comprehend, learn, optimize and act are keys to organizing the varying nuisances of the healthcare experience.

In a 2018 survey by Accenture, healthcare consumers indicated they would likely use AI for after hours care, support in navigating healthcare services, lifestyle advice, post-diagnosis management, etc. While AI in health is not limited to these functions, the report highlights consumers’ trouble in making informed healthcare decisions, hence this may be an area where AI can truly help.

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Announcing the Digital Health Marketplace Summer Matchmaking Event!

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The New York City Economic Development Corporation and Catalyst @ Health 2.0 are thrilled to announce another round of Digital Health Marketplace matchmaking coming up on August 23rd! Since 2013, the Digital Health Marketplace has connected digital health “Sellers” offering technology solutions to a diverse range of healthcare “Buyers” or institutions looking for tech-enabled solutions and partnerships. At the center of the Digital Health Marketplace is the successful curation of needs and solutions that lead to the development of commercialization and the rapid adoption of new health technologies. If you are an early stage startup looking for relevant pilot/commercial partners or a healthcare organization interested in adopting leading technologies, apply for your opportunity to be matched with relevant partners for one-on-one, in-person sales meetings.

For those interested in applying, submit the matchmaking application form by July 20th, 2018 at 11:59p ET. At that time, the Digital Health Marketplace team will match Buyers and Sellers based on expressed technology needs and relevant solutions. Selected participants will join us for a series of ~15 minute sales meetings at the NYC Genome Center on August 23rd, 2018. With the ultimate goal of a mutually beneficial partnership, the event is structured to bring the most relevant pairs together based on prioritized initiatives, with the goal of facilitating follow up discussions and potential long-term partnerships.

There is no shortage of digital health solutions in today’s healthcare climate and, as a Buyer, it is often challenging to find the time and resources to sift through them all. On the Seller side, it can be difficult to connect with prestigious institutions where your technology can be most impactful; the August Digital Health Marketplace Matchmaking session aims to address both obstacles in one convenient and exciting event! We’ve seen great success over the years as the Digital Health Marketplace matchmaking events have facilitated over 900 connections between health tech Buyers and Sellers to date.

Calling all NYC health tech Buyers! Calling health tech Sellers around the world! Submit your matchmaking application! Again, the deadline to apply to the Matchmaking Event is July 20th, 2018 at 11:59p ET. The Matchmaking Event will be taking place at the New York Genome Center on August 23rd, 2018 8:30a-12:30p. If you have any questions about the matchmaking process, please email challenges@health2con.com. We hope to see you in August!

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