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News From MeHI

July/August 2023

Innovations in Caregiving Webinar:

The Healthy Aging Challenge

In December 2022, MeHI launched the Healthy Aging Sandbox Challenge to find startups and entrepreneurs who are developing innovative digital products to promote healthy aging. Eight finalists were selected to participate in a two-month, virtual Introduction to the Massachusetts Digital Health Ecosystem program, including a speaker series featuring prominent voices from across the ecosystem. Four winners were selected to each receive a $50,000 award that will allow them to test and validate their solutions with one of the cutting-edge R&D centers in the Massachusetts Digital Health Sandbox Network


At this webinar, you will hear from the Challenge winners, about their innovative solutions, and the ways they are working to improve the lives of older adults, support caregivers, and help them remain active, productive, independent, and socially connected. Moderated by MassTech/MeHI’s Elisabeth Renczkowski, the webinar will feature:

 

 

Whether you are an innovator, investor, public employee, caregiver, or just interested in healthy aging, we hope you join us for Innovations in Caregiving: The Healthy Aging Challenge.

Thursday, September 7, 2023

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Click to Register

Mass HIway Webinar Recap:

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your ADT Alerts?

On June 20th, the Mass HIway, the Commonwealth’s Health Information Exchange (HIE), hosted a webinar, “Are you getting the most out of your ADT alerts?”, to educate the community about the Massachusetts ADT Landscape, including the Statewide Event Notification Framework. Common challenges and best practices, including optimizing ADT alert feeds and follow-up workflows, were reviewed. Manet Community Health Center also presented on their recent project to better manage their ADT alerts.


The webinar recording is available to view here, and you may download the slides here.

Cybersecurity 

HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum

The HIMSS 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum explores how the industry is fortifying its defenses today and preparing strategies for the future. Over two days, you’ll hear from some of the foremost authorities in the healthcare cybersecurity space on how to proactively shield healthcare's expanding digital footprint and secure data beyond the confines of your enterprise. Attendees will be empowered to implement cybersecurity measures that ward off malicious attacks, maintain patient trust, and ensure business continuity.

September 7 - September 8, 2023

The Westin Copley Place

10 Huntington Ave

Boston, MA 02116

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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 September call will include a presentation on mobile device security.

Thursday,

September 14, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Updates




Focus on Jobs

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 nearly 2,000 open roles currently on the board:


  • Natick-based college mental health and wellness company UWill is seeking Counselors.


Find your next career at jobs.massdigitalhealth.org.


Questions? Email Katie Green at green@masstech.org.

Upcoming Events

Women's Health Innovation Summit

Over the past five years, the Woman's Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) has become a leading annual event that connects stakeholders in women’s health. The event unites pharmaceutical companies, investors, medical devices companies, biotechs, startups, femtech, payers, researchers, HCPs, consultants, and beyond, looking to drive innovation at the convergence of healthcare and technology.


As the industry collectively continues to work towards improving health outcomes for women, WHIS is expanding its focus to include more government representatives, policymakers, and NPOs as they steer the conversation towards advocacy, access, and action in line with industry needs.

September 13 - September 15

The Westin Copley Place

10 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02116

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