New for the 2026 Digital Health Awards

Civic Health starts here.

Recognizing innovators making healthcare more affordable, more accessible, and more equitable — and turnng bold ideas into measurable impact.

Affordability
Access
Health Equity

Civic Health: affordability, access & health Equity

Innovation Should Reach Everyone.

Healthcare does not begin inside four walls. It begins in communities, homes, workplaces, public systems, and every connection that helps people receive the care they need.

01 / affordability
Lower the Cost of Care.

Solutions reducing financial barriers for patients, families, employers, providers, and health systems.

02 / access
Bring Care Within Reach.

Technology expanding quality healthcare regardless of geography, income, language, mobility, or circumstance.

03 / health Equity
Improve Outcomes for All.

Innovations helping every community have a meaningful opportunity to achieve better health outcomes.

June

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2026 ● Civic Hall
New York City

Where the Momentum Began

Civic Health Forum: A Health Moonshot for the 99%

Healthcare leaders, founders, investors, policymakers, and public health experts gathered for a day of bold ideas, innovator spotlights, and collaboration focused on building a healhier future for everyone.

Brought to you by The Fedcap Group, Digital Health Hub Foundation, and Startup Health, the forum explored the systems, technologies, partnerships, and founder-led solutions needed to improve prevention, affordability, access, and equity.

The conversation started in New York.
The recognition continues at the Digital Health Awards.

Who Should Apply?

Built for Innovators Breaking Down Barriers.

The Civic Health: Affordability, Access & Health Equity category recognizes companies and organizations creating real-world solutions that improve affordability, expand access to care, advance health equity, strengthen healthcare infrastructure, promote prevention, and improve community health.

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Digital Health startups
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Public health innovators
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Care navigation platforms
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Medicaid innovation
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Rural health solutions
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Community organizations
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Employer health solutions
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Population health platforms
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Nonprofits and partnerships
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AI expanding access

2026

The Next Chapter Starts Now

Turn Civic Health Momentum Into Recognition.

Apply to the inaugural Civic Health: Affordability, Access & Health Equity category at the 2026 Digital Health Awards.