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TRACK & CATEGORY INFORMATION
A Little About Rising Star & and a Best in Class awards
awards will be given out in each of the 11 award categories.
This year, for the first time, we honor the up-and-comers or latest companies to watch as our Rising Stars. Rising Stars are typically less funded, have just clearly FDA (if applicable) and have more recently started making their products or services commercially available and were founded in the past five years or less.
Companies submitting under the Wilson Sonsini Rising Star track should meet the following criteria:
Team currently less than 50 employees or FTEs
Founded in past five years (2017 or later)
Product is in market or market trials (FDA approval, but not a requirement)
Currently or is projecting minimum of $1 million sales or ARR by the end of 2022
Capitals raised to date: < $50 million
*Companies submitting under the Wilson Sonsini Rising Star track should meet the above criteria, but are not required. We encourage every early-stage company that can demonstrate the potential to be the next Best in Class to apply. **Each company can only submit one entry in the best-fit category.
Each year we award the best of the best in digital health as voted by industry experts across academia, industry, the investment community, and industry analysts. Past winners include X Y Z …
Companies submitting under the Best In Class track should meet the following criteria:
Must have at least one in-market solution and can demonstrate significant growth, solid traction, and existing customers.
Number of employees is greater than 50 employees or FTEs
Capitals raised to date: post series A with capitals raised > $20 million (Around the mean US Series A in 2021)
**While companies are encouraged to submit only one entry in the best-fit category, a maximum of two entries will be considered if there are multiple distinctive product lines. A company can only reach the finalist round in one category.
Rising Stars & Best in Class awards
The 2024 Awards Season spotlights our Rising Star and Best in Class winners, honoring their potential as the next big companies in excellence and innovation, while paying tribute to the continued innovation and impact of our Best in Class companies in digital health.
THE PROCESS
What do you get?
All submissions will be reviewed by our all-star judging team and X finalists will be selected for the final round which will be open to all of our 1000+ judges and will be announced at our Grand Finale @ HLTH.
Companies submitting under the Best In Class track should meet the following criteria: - Must have at least one in-market solution and can demonstrate significant growth, solid traction, and existing customers.
- Number of employees is greater than 50 employees or FTEs
- Capitals raised to date: post series A with capitals raised > $20 million (Around the mean US Series A in 2021)
**While companies are encouraged to submit only one entry in the best-fit category, a maximum of two entries will be considered if there are multiple distinctive product lines. A company can only reach the finalist round in one category.
Preventive care solution that is proven to effectively help individuals keep diseases at bay by personalizing health screenings and care recommendations. Eligible for reimbursement is a plus.
Digital health product or solution targeted at employers to help enhance the well-being of their teams and effectively allocate financial and health resources.
Clinical Diagnostic Tool or Platform (formerly Hospital Diagnostics)
A digital diagnostic technology for point-of-care monitoring that can significantly improve decision-making in the clinical setting. This technology can not be used outside of care facilities or administered by patients themselves
Digital health solution targeted to address or improve mental or behavioral health & wellness, based on ease of access to care, clinical validation, proven outcomes, and privacy and security solutions
Digital health product or solution that is revolutionizing clinical workflow, addressing scalability, enabling reliable and secure connections and data sharing, and enhancing health systems' revenue cycle.
New application of artificial intelligence that is utilized in any phase of care delivery that is reliable, drives cost-efficiency, and quality of care.
The best solution that has a profound impact on improving affordability, access to healthcare, and empowers providers to make the best treatment recommendations for patients.
The best remote solution for diagnosing and monitoring patients with health concerns or illness to improve their quality of life as well as help healthcare providers better monitor their patients outside of clinical settings.
Preventive care solution that is proven to effectively help individuals keep diseases at bay by personalizing health screenings and care recommendations. Eligible for reimbursement is a plus.
Digital health product or solution targeted at employers to help enhance the well-being of their teams and effectively allocate financial and health resources.
Clinical Diagnostic Tool or Platform (formerly Hospital Diagnostics)
A digital diagnostic technology for point-of-care monitoring that can significantly improve decision-making in the clinical setting. This technology can not be used outside of care facilities or administered by patients themselves
Digital health solution targeted to address or improve mental or behavioral health & wellness, based on ease of access to care, clinical validation, proven outcomes, and privacy and security solutions
Digital health product or solution that is revolutionizing clinical workflow, addressing scalability, enabling reliable and secure connections and data sharing, and enhancing health systems' revenue cycle.
New application of artificial intelligence that is utilized in any phase of care delivery that is reliable, drives cost-efficiency, and quality of care.
The best solution that has a profound impact on improving affordability, access to healthcare, and empowers providers to make the best treatment recommendations for patients.
The best remote solution for diagnosing and monitoring patients with health concerns or illness to improve their quality of life as well as help healthcare providers better monitor their patients outside of clinical settings.
Product is in market or market trials (FDA approval, but not a requirement)
Referenceable customers (customers’ quotes or video testimonials is recommended)
Currently or is projecting minimum of $500,000 in sales or ARR by the end of 2023
Capitals raised to date: < $50 million
Each company can only submit one entry in the best-fit category.
Best in Class
Must have at least one in-market solution and can demonstrate significant growth, solid traction and existing customers
Number of employees is greater than 50 employees or FTEs
Capitals raised to date: post series A with capitals raised > $20 million (Around the mean US Series A in 2021)
While companies are encouraged to submit only one entry in the best-fit category, a maximum of two entries will be considered if there are multiple distinctive product lines. A company can only reach the finalist round in one category
Awarding a Wilson Sonsini Rising Star and a Best in Class in 11 Digital Health categories in two tracks
Companies submitting under the Wilson Sonsini Rising Star track should meet the following criteria:
- Team currently less than 50 employees or FTEs
- Founded in past five years (2017 or later)
- Product is in market or market trials (FDA approval, but not a requirement)
- Have referenceable customers (have customers’ quotes or video testimonials is recommended)
- Currently or is projecting minimum of $1 million sales or ARR by the end of 2022
- Capitals raised to date: < $50 million
**Each company can only submit one entry in the best-fit category.
Companies submitting under the Best In Class track should meet the following criteria: - Must have at least one in-market solution and can demonstrate significant growth, solid traction, and existing customers.
- Number of employees is greater than 50 employees or FTEs
- Capitals raised to date: post series A with capitals raised > $20 million (Around the mean US Series A in 2021)
**While companies are encouraged to submit only one entry in the best-fit category, a maximum of two entries will be considered if there are multiple distinctive product lines. A company can only reach the finalist round in one category.
Digital health products, services, and experiences designed to prioritize the overall well-being of consumers, empower them to take control of their health and prevent health problems from occurring and/or worsening.
Digital health products, services, and experiences focused on maintaining and improving oral health, including the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of dental conditions and diseases.
Food as Medicine
New This Year!
Food and beverages that lead to healthier lifestyle and/or the prevention or management of chronic disease
Health Equity
Digital health products, services, and experiences that provide a fair opportunity to consumers to attain a high level of health based on their needs.
Formerly Remote Diagnostic Device, Platform or Tool
Remote solutions for diagnosing and monitoring patients with health concerns or illness to improve their quality of life as well as help healthcare providers better monitor their patients outside of clinical settings.
Digital health solution that can revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered to children/adolescents, making it more efficient, effective, and accessible to all.
Digital health product or solution that can transform the way we age and ensure better health, function, and productivity during a period of extended longevity.
Solutions targeted to address or improve mental or behavioral health & wellness, based on ease of access to care, clinical validation, proven outcomes, as well as privacy and security
Formerly Clinical Diagnostic Device, Platform or Tool
A digital diagnostic technology for point-of-care monitoring that can significantly improve decision-making in the clinical setting. This technology can not be used outside of care facilities or administered by patients themselves.
Medical devices, software, and digital therapeutic apps that improves women, female and girls’ health and wellness by addressing conditions that solely, disproportionately, or differently affect them including reproductive, menstrual, sexual, pelvic floor, vaginal, oncological, bone, brain, autoimmune and heart health.
Preventive care solution that is proven to effectively help individuals keep diseases at bay by personalizing health screenings and care recommendations. Eligible for reimbursement is a plus.
Digital health product or solution targeted at employers to help enhance the well-being of their teams and effectively allocate financial and health resources.
Clinical Diagnostic Tool or Platform (formerly Hospital Diagnostics)
A digital diagnostic technology for point-of-care monitoring that can significantly improve decision-making in the clinical setting. This technology can not be used outside of care facilities or administered by patients themselves
Digital health solution targeted to address or improve mental or behavioral health & wellness, based on ease of access to care, clinical validation, proven outcomes, and privacy and security solutions
Digital health product or solution that is revolutionizing clinical workflow, addressing scalability, enabling reliable and secure connections and data sharing, and enhancing health systems' revenue cycle.
New application of artificial intelligence that is utilized in any phase of care delivery that is reliable, drives cost-efficiency, and quality of care.
The best solution that has a profound impact on improving affordability, access to healthcare, and empowers providers to make the best treatment recommendations for patients.
The best remote solution for diagnosing and monitoring patients with health concerns or illness to improve their quality of life as well as help healthcare providers better monitor their patients outside of clinical settings.
Companies submitting under the Best In Class track should meet the following criteria: - Must have at least one in-market solution and can demonstrate significant growth, solid traction, and existing customers.
- Number of employees is greater than 50 employees or FTEs
- Capitals raised to date: post series A with capitals raised > $20 million (Around the mean US Series A in 2021)
**While companies are encouraged to submit only one entry in the best-fit category, a maximum of two entries will be considered if there are multiple distinctive product lines. A company can only reach the finalist round in one category.
Was your company behind the best use case of AI in healthcare in 2024? Submit a short story, including your provider or payer partner about how your tech changed patient diagnostics or engagement and transformed the institution. We’re looking for # of patients served, time to implement, processes displaced, patient satisfaction, and, a workforce better deployed. We are looking for the dreams we’ve been talking about for decades but now happening!
Biggest Healthcare Savings Story
Biggest Healthcare Savings Story
Was your company behind the bigger $$ savings in healthcare in 2024? Submit a short story including whatever you can from your payor or provider about how your tech improved the cost of care. 2024 is about saving $$ and making providers profitable as today’s tech delivers more than ever before. Includes stats on # of patients served, dollars saved per location/across the provider, processes streamlined, patient continued satisfaction, and legacy systems displaced. We want to highlight the best of the best and who is helping drive healthcare costs down.
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