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News From Mass Digital Health at the Massachusetts eHealth Institute
October 2023
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A Note About Our Newsletter | |
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MeHI, the Mass. eHealth Institute at MassTech, has powered the Massachusetts Digital Health Initiative since its launch in 2016 and have overseen work around EHRs, Health IT, and other technology investments at healthcare institutions statewide since the early 2010s. We’ve managed two separate newsletters over the past seven years, but as technology ecosystems have evolved and more common themes have merged between our separate health technology-focused audiences, we’ve made the decision to merge our MeHI and Mass Digital Health newsletters into a single monthly edition.
We’re excited to introduce this new format, which we hope will offer our subscribers a broad perspective on the digital transformation that’s driving healthcare innovation across the state, and provide new learning and collaboration opportunities across our network.
We thank you for your continued support. If you have questions or comments about this switch, feel free to email us at ehealth@masstech.org.
- The MeHI Team
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Women's Health Challenge Launched | |
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On September 26th, MeHI visited the Massachusetts State House to launch the Women’s Health Challenge and highlight the work of the Massachusetts Digital Health Sandbox Network.
The Women’s Health Challenge is focused on finding digital health solutions that address women+ health, as well as inequities, in the areas of mental health, maternal health, reproductive health, menopause, cancer, and cardiovascular health. Challenge finalists will compete for prizes worth $150,000.
Attendees at the event heard a keynote address from Sarah Stanton, Undersecretary of Economic Strategies for the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), and heard from a panel discussion on “How Digital Health Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes” and connected with many of our Sandbox partners and startup companies who have participated in past Sandbox programs.
The Women’s Health Challenge is focused on finding digital health solutions that address women+ health, as well as inequities, in the areas of mental health, maternal health, reproductive health, menopause, cancer, and cardiovascular health. Challenge finalists will compete for prizes worth $150,000.
To learn more about the Challenge, you can visit the program page, read the launch press release, or view a recording of our recent information session here.
Applications are due December 1, 2023
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Sandbox Success Story: Power of Patients | |
Power of Patients is a cloud-based app that helps patients with neurological conditions and their caregivers track symptoms, triggers, and progress. In December 2021, MeHI awarded $50,000 to Power of Patients to work with the MITRE Sandbox, an award that enabled the company to further develop and refine their solution. We spoke with Lynne Becker, founder and CEO, to learn more about the Power of Patients’ story, their solution, and their work with MITRE. | |
Massachusetts Founders Network | |
Earlier this month, Lever announced the launch of the Massachusetts Founders Network. Supported by funding from the Innovation Institute at the MassTech Collaborative, MFN offers valuable networking, resources, mentorship, and community for startup founders in Massachusetts. In addition to providing resources like expert advice, discounts on startup software, and rundowns on essentials like non-dilutive funding and AI, MFN builds community by encouraging member networking and highlighting the good work done in regional ecosystems across the state, ensuring that founders can easily find and access resources – including funding – that can help them succeed. | |
October Digital Health Networking Event | |
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Join MeHI and PracticePoint at WPI for the second event in our Mass Digital Health Sandbox Networking Series. In honor of Massachusetts Cybersecurity Month, the event will focus on "Smart, Wireless, & Still Secure: Considerations for Smart Medical Devices and Networks."
An expert panel will discuss the landscape of cybersecurity needs, considerations, and technologies for smart medical devices, and explore how traditional computers may interact with medical devices, instruments, and people. The panel discussion will feature:
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Moderator: John Petrozzelli, Director, Mass Cyber Center at MassTech
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Ulkuhan Guler, Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, WPI
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Craig Shue, Professor & Head of the Department of Computer Science, WPI
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Patrick Schaumont, Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, WPI; &
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Matt Weir, Principal Cyber Security Researcher, MITRE
As part of the session, guests will have an opportunity to network and tour the cutting-edge PracticePoint facility. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.
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Wednesday, October 25
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PracticePoint at WPI
50 Prescott Street (Gateway Park II)
Worcester, MA 01605
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Healthcare Provider Cybersecurity Monthly Call | |
On the second Thursday of every month, MeHI and the MassCyberCenter host a call to provide updates on emerging cybersecurity threats and cover a monthly topic of interest. The calls feature discussion leaders from MeHI and the MassCyberCenter, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) New England, the Commonwealth Fusion Center, and additional guest speakers. The November call will feature a demo of MITRE's Playbook for Threat Modeling. | |
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Thursday,
November 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Healthcare Cybersecurity Updates | |
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According to a new security budget benchmark summary report, the healthcare sector is increasing budgets by a smaller amount this year compared to last year. Read more from Health IT Security.
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Massachusetts digital health companies are actively seeking staff with experience in healthcare to bring operations and clinical expertise to their organizations. As the only free resource solely dedicated to open digital health roles in Massachusetts, the MassDigitalHealth jobs board is the best way to find opportunities in this growing sector. Below are just a few examples of the over 1,800 open roles currently on the board: | |
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Join the Mass HIway on Wednesday, November 1 for the Mass HIway 101 Webinar to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the Massachusetts Health Information Exchange (Mass HIway) and its critical role in healthcare data sharing. In addition to insights into enhancing care coordination and streamlining healthcare operations, attendees will learn about leveraging the benefits of event notifications, new ways to meet public health reporting requirements, and more. Attendees will understand how they can integrate with the Mass HIway to ensure compliance and effective health data interoperability. | |
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Wednesday, November 1
Noon - 1:00 PM
Virtual Event
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M2D2 IMPACT Cycle 6
Accelerator Pitch-Off
| Join the Massachusetts life sciences community as the startups from the Cycle 6 Cohort pitch their medical device solution to a panel of judges. These startups are working with M2D2 to advance the commercialization of their technology through the IMPACT Accelerator Program, sponsored by a group of stakeholders from medtech organizations. The panel will be followed by a networking hour and showcase of six MassChallenge startups centered on healthtech and artificial intelligence. | |
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Wednesday, November 1
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
UMass Lowell Innovation Hub
110 Canal Street, 3rd Floor
Lowell, MA 01852
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ACHE of Massachusetts
Healthcare Innovation Summit
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Join the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Massachusetts for an interactive day of cross-sector thought leadership, networking, and knowledge exchange with leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem: health systems, health plans, life sciences, healthcare technology, and universities. | |
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Thursday, November 2
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Joseph B. Martin Conference Center
at Harvard Medical School
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
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Cybersecurity and the Healthcare Industry:
A Continuously Changing Threat
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Join the New England Healthcare Executive Network (NEHEN) for a discussion about cybersecurity, how to protect from ransomware, and the continuously changing threat landscape for safeguarding data and patient information. The panel discussion will also cover SEC disclosure requirements for “material” cybersecurity incidents, as well as FDA policy and guidance updates for medical and connected devices, and best practices to mitigate attacks. | |
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Monday, November 6
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Foley Hoag LLP
155 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA 02110
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M2D2 Barracuda Bowl Pitch Event 2023 | |
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Join M2D2 to see the brightest innovators in New England health tech and health security participate in a "Shark Tank" style pitch event. Attendees will also learn about the wealth of available government funding opportunities for health tech startups, hear from keynote speakers, and have an opportunity to network.
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Thursday, November 9
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MINTZ
1 Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
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