Cooper University Health Care is exploring innovative ways to leverage health information technology to better engage at-risk populations and improve access and health outcomes at both the local and state levels.
With guidance from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). Cooper is hosting its second annual Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Hackathon. This event will bring together stakeholders from across New Jersey to look at ways in which health IT can improve the lives of those in underserved communities.
Incentives to Participate in the 2025 SDOH Hackathon:
- Free registration (for individuals/nonprofits, etc.)
- Free education (webinars on pitches, startup, founders, etc.)
- Opportunity for the winning team(s) to present at a national conference (HIMSS)
- CA-HIMSS Scholarship Opportunity for NJ residents*
Registration for the 2025 SDOH Hackathon
Registration for the 2025 NJ SDOH Hackathon is now open. Click on the registration link below, create an account then, click on "new submission." https://himss.secure-platform.com/gsp/solicitations/18/home
Cooper University Health Care is exploring innovative ways to leverage health information technology to better engage at-risk populations and improve access and health outcomes at both the local and state levels.
With guidance from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). Cooper is hosting its second annual Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Hackathon. This event will bring together stakeholders from across New Jersey to look at ways in which health IT can improve the lives of those in underserved communities.
Background Information on the Hackathon
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines social determinants of health as "life-enhancing resources, such as food supply, housing, economic and social relationships, transportation, education, and health care, whose distribution across populations effectively determines length and quality of life." According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 84% of health outcomes are attributable to a combination of factors that fall under social determinants of health.
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SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (SDOH) |
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Category One |
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Category Three |
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Economic Stability |
Neighborhood and Physical Environment |
Education |
Community and Social Context |
Food |
Health Care System |
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Employment Expenses Debt Medical Bills Support |
Housing Transportation Safety Parks Playgrounds Walkability ZIP Code/ |
Literacy Language Early Childhood Education Vocational Training Higher Education |
Social Integration Support Systems Community Engagement Discrimination Stress Justice-Involved* |
Hunger Access to Healthy Options |
Health Coverage Provider Availability Provider Linguistic and Cultural Competency Quality of Care |
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HEALTH OUTCOMES |
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Mortality, Morbidity, Life Expectancy, Health Care Expenditures, Health Status, Functional Limitations |
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* Addition from CUHC
When: Registration is now open. The virtual Hackathon will run until Friday, February 28, 2025, when participants present their ideas.
Where: The Hackathon will be held virtually over the course of several weeks. Presentations, competition, and awards event will be held in Camden at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
Fees (Funds will directly support the event.):
Individual Participant: Free
Corporate Team Participation: $1,000
Non-profit/SMEs >50 employees: Free
For-profit teams will be assessed a nominal fee to participate.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold $25,000 Solo Kickoff Event Sponsor, Speaking Opportunities, Pan-Visibility
Silver $10,000 Speaking Opportunity, panel Judge, Pan-Visibility
Bronze $5,000 Pan-Visibility (event signage and recognition, media coverage, etc.)
Additional Opportunities:
$4,000 Networking Reception Sponsor (two sponsorships available)
$3,000 Event Only Exhibit Hall Table Sponsor (six sponsorships available)
$1,000 Lanyard Sponsor (one sponsorship available)
Interested teams, sponsors, media, and community partners may email SDOHHackathon@cooperhealth.edu for additional information.
Registration
Registration for the 2025 NJ SDOH Hackathon is now open. Click on the registration link below, create an account then, click on "new submission." https://himss.secure-platform.com/gsp/solicitations/18/home
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Scholarship Opportunity
The New Jersey job market is booming for those in the field of healthcare IT. Job growth and high median salaries make these careers particularly desirable. To obtain one of the coveted healthcare IT positions, candidates need their resumes to include the requisite training and experience.
The Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS®) certificate is typically obtained by a candidate looking to break into the industry. For professionals in healthcare or IT, the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS®) certificate is a means to establish expertise in the field.
Scholarships are available for the upcoming Healthcare IT Professional Certification Course starting March 18, 2025. More information is available on the Teams channel and will be shared on email.
The scholarships are funded by the NJ Pathways to Career Opportunities initiative, a partnership of the NJ Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development and the NJ Business and Industry Association, and it’s Center of Workforce Innovation for Patient Care.