Yale Launches Health AI Championship to Revolutionize Patient Care
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Yale New Haven Health Center for Health Care Innovation has launched the Health AI Championship, a competition designed to encourage the development of AI-driven solutions in healthcare within Connecticut. Health systems and hospitals are invited to submit proposals aimed at overcoming challenges in patient care and operations, with up to eight projects eligible for funding, including a top prize of $100,000. Participants will receive mentorship to enhance their innovations, and the competition will culminate in a symposium where finalists present their projects. According to Lee Schwamm, MD, SVP and chief digital health officer at YNHHS, this initiative seeks to promote collaboration and practical applications of AI technologies in healthcare.