NASHVILLE, TN— November 18, 2024
The Tennessee Chapter of HIMSS Celebrates the Success of This Year’s AI Hackathon
The Tennessee Chapter of HIMSS is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of this year’s AI Hackathon, held in Nashville. This impactful event brought together some of the brightest minds in technology and healthcare, creating a platform for collaboration and groundbreaking innovation. With a strategic focus on nursing solutions, the Hackathon showcased the transformative potential of AI in addressing critical challenges within the provider sector and advancing healthcare delivery. This year’s event underscored the importance of integrating cutting-edge technology to empower healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.
Winners Announced in Diverse Categories
This year’s Hackathon featured two divisions, the Academic Division and the Professional Division, each showcasing exceptional talent and groundbreaking ideas:
· Professional Division Winner: Team Rōnin from Rōnin Consulting
· Academic Division Winner: Zach Burgess from MTSU
Honorable mentions go to the teams from Ravenwood High School and 25m Health, whose remarkable contributions highlighted the depth of talent in this competition.
Judges Panel: Expertise That Made It Possible
The final round of the competition was judged by a distinguished panel of healthcare leaders: · Ryan Dorr, Chief Information Officer, HCA Healthcare, Physician Services · Andy Heins, VP, Chief Security & Privacy Officer, Lifepoint Health® Health · Sherri Hess, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, HCA Healthcare · Carla McKenzie PhD, MSN, RN, Dean of Nursing, Galen College of Nursing · Neal Patel, MD, MPH, Chief Information Officer, VUMC
Their invaluable insights and expertise were critical in determining the winners of this competitive event.
Gratitude to Sponsors and Participants
The Hackathon would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors: NTT DATA, Microsoft, Rubrik, LBMC, and AMSURG. Their contributions were instrumental in making this transformative event a success.
A Continued Commitment to Innovation
The 2024 TN HIMSS Hackathon highlighted the transformative power of AI in revolutionizing healthcare, with a particular focus on solutions tailored for nurses. This event showcased TN HIMSS’s unwavering commitment to building a collaborative community of technology and healthcare professionals dedicated to driving innovation and improving healthcare outcomes. For more information, visit www.tnhimss.org.
Media Contact: Tiffany Madigan
Executive Director, TN HIMSS
tiffany@tnhimss.org