News From MeHI

May/June 2023

Final Pitch Event

Healthy Aging Sandbox Challenge

Join us for the Healthy Aging Sandbox Challenge Final Pitch Event on June 28th at The Engine in Cambridge, MA. Eight digital health companies that are addressing the health of older adults will pitch for the chance to win one of four $50,000 awards which allow them to test their solutions with one of the cutting-edge R&D centers in the Massachusetts Digital Health Sandbox Network.

This event will bring together startups, accelerators, investors, researchers, and other key stakeholders to network in person and showcase the strength and opportunity of the Commonwealth’s digital health network.

The event will also feature a demo of the MIT AgeLab’s AGNES suit, as featured on the PBS documentary “Fast Forward” and National Geographic’s “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth."

Federal Executive Order Supports Family Caregivers

In April, President Biden signed an executive order that includes more than 50 directives to federal agencies to increase access to affordable, high-quality care, and to provide support for care workers and family caregivers. It includes actions to improve support for the 53 million family caregivers who provide the overwhelming majority of long-term support to older adults and people with disabilities. To learn more about the executive order, see the White House Fact Sheet.

Cybersecurity 

Healthcare Cybersecurity Updates

• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Cybersecurity Task Force recently provided new resources to help address the rising threat of cyberattacks in the health and public health sectors. Read more from HHS.

• Medical device companies now need to prove to the FDA that they are protected against cyberattacks. Read more from STAT.

• The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued a warning to the healthcare industry about cyberattacks against a popular data backup software. Read more from Health IT Security.

Healthcare Provider Cybersecurity Monthly Call

Topic: The FDA's New Cybersecurity Requirements for Medical Devices

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. This month's call will include a presentation on the FDA's new cybersecurity requirements for medical devices.

Thursday,

June 8, 2023

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

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 over 2,000 open roles currently on the board:

• Sanofi is seeking a Senior Director, Strategic Digital Partnerships.

• eClinicalWorks, based in Westborough, is looking for a Technical Account Manager.

• Boston-based Lumeon is seeking a Training and Development Consultant.

Find your next career at jobs.massdigitalhealth.org.

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

Upcoming Events

Internet for All: Broadband & Digital Equity Summit

The Executive Office of Economic Development, the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration invite you to the 'Internet for All: Massachusetts Broadband & Digital Equity Summit' in Worcester.

This day-long workshop will bring together critical stakeholders in Massachusetts from the federal, state, tribal, and local governments, industry, and other key collaborators to discuss coordination on broadband efforts as the state prepares to receive significant broadband funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.



Connecting all people in Massachusetts to affordable, reliable high-speed internet is critical to our economic stability and this event will provide an opportunity for us to discuss ways we can work together to efficiently and effectively utilize these federal dollars to the maximum extent.

Tuesday, June 13th

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Union Station

2 Washington Square

Worcester, MA 01604

Mass HIway Webinar:

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your ADT Alerts?

Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) alerts are an important tool that ambulatory care providers can leverage so that they are alerted in real-time when their patients visit the emergency department, hospital, or some post-acute care facilities. These notifications enable providers to follow up with patients in a timely manner and provide high-quality coordination of care.

Join the Mass HIway on Tuesday, June 20 at 12:00 p.m. to learn more about the Massachusetts ADT Landscape, including the Statewide Event Notification Framework. The webinar will review some common challenges, as well as some best practices for optimizing ADT alert feeds, and follow-up workflows.

Tuesday, June 20th

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

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