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Destination Innovation: Behind the Scenes of Data Design Diabetes

Through a series of new installments, Data Design Diabetes will explore a behind-the-scenes look at each transformative stage of the challenge. Continue reading the entry >

The Sanofi US 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge Demo Day is Coming Soon – Join Us or Host a Viewing Party!

We’ve been counting down the days until Demo Day, and it’s almost here! In just a few weeks, the five Data Design Diabetes finalist teams will present their solutions at Health Datapalooza IV on June 3rd in Washington, DC. Everything has been building up to this day—don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to see the teams’ top-quality, high-stakes presentations. … Continue reading the entry >

Meet the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Mentors!

One of the most exciting aspects of Data Design Diabetes is watching teams refine their concepts from the submissions phase to Demo Day. After the Innovators’ Bootcamp at the end of April, each team will work with a team of mentors to further develop their solutions and prepare for Demo Day at Health Datapalooza IV on June 3rd. This phase … Continue reading the entry >

Congratulations to the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It! Finalists

What happens when a diverse group of innovators turn to big data to solve one of the nation’s toughest healthcare challenges? Unparalleled innovation! We’re thrilled to congratulate the five finalist teams for the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It!, who are developing solutions to improve care for millions of Americans living with diabetes: AllazoEngine Allazo Health is … Continue reading the entry >

Only a Few Days Left to Submit a Concept—Submissions Close This Weekend!

Forget the old adage about the early bird getting the worm. There are just a few days left to submit a concept to the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It!, but better late than never! In partnership with the Health Data Consortium, this year’s challenge invites innovators, designers, data mavens, and developer to leverage data to create … Continue reading the entry >

One Week Left to Submit Your Concept!

Do you have an idea for a solution that could potentially help millions of people living with diabetes? The 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It! is your opportunity to make that idea become a reality. With the support of export mentors with deep experience in healthcare, business strategy, and open data, this Challenge can help you bring … Continue reading the entry >

Meet the Judges of the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It!

As we move full steam ahead with the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It!, we’re excited to announce this year’s panel of judges. These judges are accomplished leaders in their fields – spanning verticals that include mobile health, venture capital, and pharmaceuticals – and each brings a tremendous amount of experience and expertise to the challenge. Together, … Continue reading the entry >

2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It! Open for Submissions

We’re excited to announce today that the 2013 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Prove It!, is now open for submissions! Data Design Diabetes is launching its third installation by joining forces with the Health Data Consortium, a collaboration among government, non-profit, and private sector organizations working to foster the availability and use of health data to drive innovations that … Continue reading the entry >

And the Winner Is…n4a Diabetes Care Center!

We’re thrilled to announce n4a Diabetes Care Center (n4a) as the winner of the 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge. The team matches patients exhibiting certain cost patterns and risk profiles with appropriate support and services designed to slow the progression and expenditures of diabetes. During a celebratory event today at Sanofi US, n4a will receive $100,000 to further develop its solution, … Continue reading the entry >

Innovation Challenge Finalist n4a Diabetes Care Center is Using Big Data to Improve Diabetes Care

n4a Diabetes Care Center is a collaboration of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and the National Minority Quality Forum. Its mission is to identify people living with diabetes who are under-consuming medical products and services and to help them manage the disease and avoid preventable hospitalizations. The Center will aim to accomplish this objective through precision … Continue reading the entry >