HHS Innovates

Discover how interviews with people living with health challenges provide policymakers, program managers, and public health leaders with valuable insights into their experiences, sparking innovative solutions: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova… #InnovationX

To address the growing threat of vector-borne diseases to public health, #OASH and #CDC co-led an interagency effort with more than 15 civilian agencies and the Department of Defense to produce the VBD National Strategy. Learn more about it: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova…

Congratulations to the winners of the #KidneyX Sustainability Prize, who will each receive an equal share of the $7.25 million prize purse! Read about the winners and their solutions to drive a more sustainable future for #KidneyCare: hhs.gov/about/news/202… #InnovationX

#InnovationX uses human-centered innovation to address health challenges. Through customer interviews, personas, and journey maps, we gain insights into user experiences and behaviors to drive solutions. Learn more about what we do: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova…

HHS #InnovationX builds coalitions and fosters collaborations with diverse stakeholders to address complex challenges, using data-driven innovation from various sectors to implement impactful solutions on a broader scale. Learn more about InnovationX: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova…

A big thank you to everyone for sharing and entering the #KidneyED Youth Innovation Challenge! Some submission themes included using technology and media for health education and creating new tools to improve health outcomes! Stay tuned to hear more about the winning submissions!

#InnovationX projects are ever-evolving, focusing on data-driven innovation and design for infection-associated chronic conditions to bridge wellness disparities and improve #HealthEquity. People First, Data Always. Learn more about our efforts: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova…

Wrapping up our year-end series with final milestone highlights: Dive into the Lyme Innovation Initiative and LymeX Innovation Accelerator Multi-Year Plan: buff.ly/3VLvwVd Read about the Vector-Borne Disease National Strategy roundtable: buff.ly/4gBZnHA

We’re thrilled to share even more of our key achievements in this second post of our year-end series: Read about the #KidneyED Youth Innovation Challenge: buff.ly/3Dno5NA Take a look at the $7.25 million KidneyX Sustainability Prize: buff.ly/4gmixS5

As the year ends, we’re excited to share some of our proudest accomplishments from the past year: Learn about the National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and Control Vector-Borne Diseases: buff.ly/4fk6nIc Check out the Long COVID Healthathon: buff.ly/4fnrN7g

Health+ is a human-centered design and research model sponsored by #HHS to co-create solutions with—not for—people impacted by the most pressing healthcare challenges. Learn how this approach is key to helping people live healthier lives: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova… #InnovationX

By leveraging #HHS knowledge and expertise, we unite patients and key stakeholders to accelerate the identification and implementation of innovative solutions to increase the quality of life for people living with #SickleCellDisease. Learn more: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova…

#HHS applied a human-centered design approach to understand what is needed for those affected by #LongCOVID, to live a better, healthier life. To learn about it, read the Health+ Human-Centered Design Report: buff.ly/3EFB5ek #InnovationX

Don't miss out! Hone in on your creativity, empathy, and critical thinking skills to create teaching solutions centered on #KidneyDisease awareness. Be part of the #HHS #KidneyED Youth Innovation Challenge for a chance to win a cash prize! Enter now: challenge.gov/?challenge=kid…

Transforming #HHSdata into actionable insights and digital tools is key to bridging health disparities, including those heightened by #LongCOVID. Read about the #HealthEquityDataJam: healthdata.gov/stories/s/Heal… #InnovationX

Take part in the #HHS #KidneyED Youth Innovation Challenge where up to 10 winners may each receive an equal share of the up to $250,000 cash prize! Deadline is 12/16/2024 @ 11:59 PM! Sign up at challenge.gov/?challenge=kid… and help educate others through engagement and creativity!

Sarah Lee shares how a pitch to her @HopkinsEngineer undergraduate team by Pediatric Nephrologist @leeneu87 was the starting point of @RelavoMedical innovations that make peritoneal dialysis safer @KidneyFund Patient Access Initiative.

#InnovationX unites leaders and communities to fast-track innovative solutions that improve quality of life for patients with #SickleCellDisease. Learn more about one of our past initiatives: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova…

#DataDrivenInnovation for Real-World Impact: Discover how HHS TOPx digital health tools capture, harmonize, and securely transmit essential data from #COVID19 diagnostic tests. Learn more here: hhs.gov/ash/osm/innova… #InnovationX

The #PandemicX Accelerator, was a collaborative initiative designed to build and scale technologies with businesses fueled by #HHS data and healthcare innovation to address disparities and inequalities. Learn more: buff.ly/3tSlAxX #InnovationX