Innovation Submission Criteria

To be considered for collaboration with Hartford HealthCare’s Innovation team, proposals must demonstrate clear alignment with our strategic priorities. Each idea should directly support one or more of the following pillars:

Access

Ensure more people can get the care they need—when, where, and how they need it.

Your solution should:
  • Expand patient access to care, particularly in underserved or remote areas
  • Support virtual health or remote monitoring to keep patients healthy at home
  • Improve clinical workflow to reduce wait times and streamline care delivery
  • Facilitate faster decision-making to avoid delays in treatment

Affordability

Help make healthcare more cost-effective without sacrificing quality.

Your solution should:

  • Contribute to operational efficiency and reduce resource waste
  • Enable cost mitigation strategies for both patients and the system
  • Leverage automation or decision support to lower labor-intensive tasks
  • Diversify revenue streams to reduce financial dependency on traditional services

 


Health Equity

Promote fair and inclusive healthcare for all patients, regardless of background.

Your solution should:

  • Address gaps in healthcare access and outcomes across different populations
  • Support digital diagnostics or virtual health tools that overcome systemic barriers
  • Include design considerations for underserved or marginalized communities
  • Improve access to precision medicine tailored to unique patient needs

Excellence (Quality/Safety)

Deliver high-quality care and safer patient experiences.

Your solution should:

  • Improve clinical decision-making through AI or data-informed tools
  • Enhance patient and caregiver experience through intuitive, effective design
  • Support digital therapeutics or early diagnostic innovations
  • Reduce preventable errors, readmissions, or complications through better care coordination

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