A hackathon is a time-limited event where diverse teams collaborate to solve challenges or innovate, typically within 24 to 72 hours. Originally focused on tech, hackathons now span various industries, including healthcare, fostering creativity, skill development, and networking. They help companies discover talent, accelerate product development, and gain new insights. In healthcare, hackathons create practical, compliant solutions, often leading to successful startups like PillPack and Twine Health. Overall, hackathons drive innovation, connect talent, and enhance brand visibility.

In recent years, the global economy has experienced a remarkable rise in startups, with healthcare ventures emerging as some of the fastest-growing. Typically seen as agile and innovative, startups are known for reshaping traditional industries with fresh ideas. However, healthcare startups face distinct challenges, complex regulatory landscapes, and unique ethical considerations that set them apart from those in other fields. To understand what distinguishes healthcare startups from other types, it is essential to first explore the core concept of startups and how they differ from traditional businesses. 

As we enjoy the summer, we wanted to share recent EMIC highlights, celebrate member achievements, and offer some upcoming opportunities in the Summer Newsletter. This upcoming fall promises to be an exciting one with the return of HackED, our annual emergency medicine hackathon, at ACEP 24

As we wrap up 2023, we wanted to share EMIC highlights of the year, celebrate member achievements and offer some upcoming opportunities in the December Newsletter. We hope 2024 is a year filled with adventure, growth and innovation for you all! We value your feedback, so please feel free to reach out to us with any suggestions and ideas.

Diku Mandavia, MD, Chief Medical Officer at BrainScope, has long been a pioneer and successful innovator in emergency medicine. “In 1991 I came to LA County Hospital to train in emergency medicine,” Mandavia said. “I thought I was coming to a hospital. It was more like a MASH unit.”

We are thrilled to launch our brand-new newsletter, crafted to keep you informed, inspired, and engaged! A dedicated channel where we can share the latest updates, upcoming opportunities and celebrate member achievements.

As is fitting for an emergency medicine innovation story, OcuLine began on a night shift during the pandemic. Dr. Justin Moore, then a second-year resident, was…

Expert Insights from the EM Innovation Collaborative panel on “Innovating in EM” in San Francisco during the ACEP 2022 Scientific Assembly, in collaboration with SAEM and ApolloMD.