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. 2016 Apr;40(4):98.
doi: 10.1007/s10916-016-0461-1. Epub 2016 Feb 12.

Bringing Medicine to the Digital Age via Hackathons and Beyond

Angela Walker  1 , Naomi Ko  2
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Bringing Medicine to the Digital Age via Hackathons and Beyond

Angela Walker et al. J Med Syst. 2016 Apr.

Abstract

Health care technology and innovation is a rapidly growing industry with great potential. Hackathons have become an increasingly popular venue for institutions to generate ideas and enthusiasm for innovation. These events can inspire change and eventual improvement in medical systems. However, alongside developers and business-savvy entrepreneurs, the ongoing participation by health care providers and researchers is essential for the careful development, implementation and evaluation of any technological intervention.

Keywords: Digital medicine; Grand Hack; Hackathon; Innovation; Interventions.

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