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How two of the U.S.’s largest payers are prioritizing innovation during COVID-19

September 4, 2020

Anthem, Inc. and Health Care Service Corporation share insights into their digital-first focus

How can industry innovators work together to build solutions that serve our healthcare system today, while preparing us for a stronger post-COVID-19 world?

Now more than ever, transformation and innovation are paramount and the solutions that emerge during this pandemic will reshape the industry as …

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MATTER, Anthem, Inc., and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois launch innovation challenge seeking pandemic response solutions

August 19, 2020

Top concepts to secure pilot opportunities

Chicago, IL, August 20 — MATTER, Anthem, Inc., and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today launched the Pandemic Response Innovation Challenge. The challenge is a global call to innovators to develop creative solutions aimed at supporting the health care needs of those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The challenge is part of Anthem a…

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mHUB, MATTER and 1871 Raise $1.55M in Funding to Mobilize the Chicago Tech Community to Fight COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Funders include the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust, Walder Foundation and Bank of America

Chicago, IL, May 27, 2020 - mHUB, MATTER and 1871 announced today $1.55M in funding for Chicago Proactive Response (CPR) COVID-19, a collaborative initiative to develop and accelerate technologies to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic and provide economic relief for the region’s early stage…

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mHUB, MATTER and 1871 join forces to mobilize tech community around solutions to COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Leading tech hubs and other community partners create ‘open call’ for needs from health officials that can be addressed by region’s talent network of startups and industry innovators

Chicago, IL, March 19, 2020 - Chicago’s leading innovation centers, mHUB, MATTER and 1871, are collaborating to mobilize the technology ecosystem around designing solutions that can directly support in the fight a…

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The Health Care Council of Chicago releases “2018-2019 State of Chicago Health Care” report

February 25, 2020

Press Contact: Meghan Phillipp at Meghan@HC3.Health

Chicago, IL, February 25, 2020 – The Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3), a member-led organization creating uncommon alignment to improve the health and vitality of Chicago, has released the third edition of its annual “State of Chicago Health Care” report exclusively focused on the vibrant health care ecosystem in Chicago and outlying area…

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