Resources to help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic

Updated June 18, 2020

During a crisis like this, the healthcare innovation community is more important than ever.

That’s why we’re working on adapting MATTER’s existing programming to keep important conversations going as well as developing some new programming to help the healthcare innovation community navigate this uncertain time. Over the next several weeks, we’ll keep this page updated with resources to help you stay connected — from virtual conversations available from MATTER and the greater community to small business aid information and opportunities to help.

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Community programs

WEBINAR | NFP: Benefits Compliance COVID-19 Weekly Update and FAQs
Weekly on Tuesdays, 11:00am CT
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WEBINAR | NFP: HR Solutions COVID-19 Weekly Update and FAQ
Weekly on Thursdays, 11:00am CT
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WEBINAR | CareAcademy: COVID-19 Roundtable for Home Care
Weekly on Fridays, 12:00pm CT
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MATTER programs

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP | Building and Managing Your Advisory Board
Thu, June 25, 9:30am CT
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP | Mastering Data Visualization
Tue, June 30, 1:30pm CT
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is working directly with state governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely affected by COVID-19. Learn more here. For small businesses in Illinois, learn more about your options here.

EVIVE CARE: FIND A COVID-19 TESTING SITE
Evive Care launched a website that connects people with COVID-19 testing centers near them. This search tool allows you to enter your state and county to find a list of testing sites in your area. Find a testing site here.

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE OVERVIEW FROM MHUB
Our partners at mHUB have packaged together a document of available funds, grants and loans for businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the resources available to you here.

COVID-19 HOSPITAL GEAR & OTHER RESOURCES
Here, you’ll find resources to either donate or recieve PPE equipment and other hospital gear along with a list of other provider resources that can be obtained free with a healthcare ID. This document will be updated as more information comes in. Learn more here.

COVID-19 REGULATORY POLICY RESOURCE GUIDE
7wireVentures has created a comprehensive overview of recent legislation due to the COVID-19 pandemic including information about regulatory changes that early stage healthcare companies may want to be aware of. This document will continue to be updated as needed. Read the guide here.

Opportunities to help

CHICAGO PROACTIVE RESPONSE
mHUB, 1871 and MATTER are collaborating to mobilize the technology ecosystem around designing solutions that can directly support the fight against COVID-19. Learn more here.

DIFFERENTIAL VENTURES COVID-19 GRANT PROGRAM
Differential Ventures is awarding $10,000-$25,000 grants to early-stage startups working in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning who are using their technology to provide support for COVID-19 relief efforts or are searching for a cure. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and submissions are due by April 30. More details here.

HOY HEALTH: SUPPORT THE CROWD FUNDING INITIATIVE
Hoy Health is working with medical providers across the U.S. to aid the National Hispanic Medical Association and their network of over 50,000 physicians to offer a safety net solution for families in need. They hope to offer free telemedicine consultations and a 30-day supply of needed medication to uninsured consumers across the U.S. They are asking for donations to help subsidize the cost of these services. Contribute to the crowd funding initiative here.

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