HHS Awarding $100k to Developers With Best Heart Disease Fighting App

HHS has launched an initiative to promote the development of a mobile app to help people fight heart disease, according to a Hill report.

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The developer who creates the winning app will receive a $100,000 award from HHS.

Winning apps could include a heart health risk assessment or a list of places to get blood-pressure and cholesterol checks, according to the report.

Essentially, the intent of the app will be to help consumers take stock of and improve their heart health.

Read HHS’ full description for the heart app contest here.

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