The American Hospital Association (AHA) has launched the 2019 Innovation Challenge – a juried award program to spread technological approaches that address social determinants of health. Teams from AHA member hospitals and health systems can apply for awards by submitting an entry about an early-stage program designed to address the social determinants of health, which include food, housing, and transportation, among other factors. The top three proposals will receive $100,000, $25,000 and $15,000 to help implement their ideas. Submissions are open through May 24, and the winners will be announced at July's AHA Leadership Summit. The challenge is sponsored by First American Healthcare Finance. Visit the
Innovation Challenge website for more information, including how to apply, and view a video about this year's challenge.