The challenge, a “hackathon,” featured 21 teams and engineers creating healthcare solutions for wearable health devices. A panel of 10 judges selected the following winners, who divided a $6,000 prize and are now eligible to compete for a portion of the $500,000 Samsung Healthcare Innovation Grant, according to a report from the Herald.
First place/crowd pick: ETHER
Operating room managers receive real-time data from anesthesia providers, who send it from their wearables.
Second place: Clean
Combines healthcare provider location data with data from “smart” hand sanitizer stations to track healthcare-acquired infection protocol compliance.
Third place: Migraine Trackz
Allows migraine patients to track their migraine triggers through sensor-enabled personal and environmental data collection.
Samsung pick: FitFriend
Digital, interactive character supports pediatric wellness, reminding kids to stay active and eat right.
MGH pick: CADI
Voice-activated EHR allows faster access to patient information.
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