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What is the "Texas Healthcare Challenge"?

The Texas Healthcare Challenge (TXHCC) stands as a groundbreaking series of healthcare hackathons, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and professions. In just two days, our innovative approach empowers teams to develop and assess actionable business models.

Spearheading this initiative is Health Wildcatters, a trailblazer in introducing this scale of healthcare innovation to the region. The event draws the largest and most accomplished crowd, featuring participants from DFW area universities, notable employers, and individuals traveling from across the nation.

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Who's invited?

Students, entrepreneurs, nurses, faculty, scientists, doctors, patients, engineers, developers, graphic designers, insurance specialists, policymakers, corporate managers, and just about anyone else!

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Building on the success of our initial three Texas Healthcare Challenges in 2019 and 2020, these events have proven to be an excellent avenue for community engagement and the development of innovative solutions to significant challenges within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. With support from the US Small Business Administration, we introduced WISH to North Texas, aiming to cultivate innovation and empower the next generation of female leaders.

In 2018, we saw a 2012 MIT healthcare hackathon graduate, PillPack, get purchased by Amazon for $1 Billion.

What to Expect

TXHCC Hackathons are weekend-long events uniting professionals and students to address major challenges in the healthcare industry. Friday kicks off with "problem pitching," where participants form teams around identified issues. Past pitches include tackling the disconnect between patients and clinical trials.

Saturday features morning motivation and intensive team hacking. Participants develop viable solutions, assess market potential, create functional business models, and address risks with mentor support from industry experts. The day culminates in team presentations, with judges awarding cash and in-kind prizes to winning solutions.

Problem Themes:

Women's Health
Sexual Health
AI in Healthcare
AR/VR
Cost Reduction/Price Transparency
Consumer Health
Improving Access to Care
Innovations in Employer Based Healthcare
Mental Health/Brain Health
Internet of Things/Wearables
COVID-Related
Virtual Assistants in Healthcare
Automation & Workforce Shortage
Managing Chronic Condition

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