The winning application is expected to improve interoperability among ophthalmic measurement devices, imaging devices and electronic health records. Specifically, ONC would like the winning application to do the following:
• Convert output from legacy ophthalmic imaging and measurement devices from proprietary formats to vendor-neutral standards.
• Archive data from multiple devices.
• Display images along with some basic functionality for adjusting viewing parameters such as brightness, contrast and more.
• Integrate with existing EHRs through methods such as “single sign-on.”
• Leverage and extend nationwide health information network standards where applicable.
A total of $150,000 in prizes will be awarded. The first place submission will earn $100,000 plus an opportunity for a conference exhibition. Second and third places will receive $35,000 and $15,000, respectively.
The submission period has begun and runs until Nov. 9. For more information on eligibility and submission, click here.
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