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Institute for Technology in Health Care: Advancing Healthcare Through Innovation
The Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC) was founded to address healthcare challenges through innovative technological solutions. Our mission focuses on identifying and applying technologies to improve healthcare efficiency and accuracy, with a particular emphasis on underserved populations. Since our inception, we have prioritized funding projects that demonstrate transformative potential in healthcare delivery. Our team combines deep expertise in clinical engineering, public health, and technology development to evaluate and support groundbreaking initiatives.As a trusted leader in healthcare innovation, we maintain rigorous standards for grant selection while fostering collaboration across disciplines. Our commitment to transparency and measurable outcomes ensures that every funded project aligns with our core values of accessibility, equity, and scientific rigor. Through strategic partnerships and continuous engagement with the medical community, we strive to advance healthcare solutions that create lasting impact.
Services
Healthcare Technology Grants
Clinical Engineering Awards
Telemedicine Funding
EMR Implementation Support
Diagnostic Technology Development
Highlights and features
- We have funded transformative healthcare technology projects since 2005
- Our grants prioritize underserved populations and global health equity
- We support both emerging and established healthcare technologies
- Our rigorous selection process ensures impactful project implementation
- We foster cross-disciplinary collaboration in clinical engineering and public health
Services
Healthcare Technology Grants
Our grant program supports technology-driven healthcare solutions that address critical medical needs. We fund projects ranging from AI-powered diagnostic tools to telemedicine platforms, prioritizing initiatives that improve access to care for underserved populations. Each grant undergoes rigorous evaluation to ensure scientific merit and potential for measurable impact in clinical settings.
Clinical Engineering Awards
We recognize outstanding achievements in clinical engineering through specialized awards. These honors highlight innovative applications of technology that solve significant patient care challenges. Our awards program encourages professionals to develop solutions that enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and healthcare delivery systems across diverse environments.
Telemedicine Funding
Our telehealth grants enable organizations to implement and expand virtual care capabilities. We support initiatives that overcome geographic and socioeconomic barriers through innovative telemedicine solutions. These projects include mobile health platforms, remote monitoring systems, and digital tools that improve patient-provider communication and treatment accessibility.
EMR Implementation Support
We fund electronic medical record (EMR) implementations that enhance healthcare data management in resource-limited settings. Our grants support sustainable EMR adoption through infrastructure development, staff training, and system customization. These projects improve clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and healthcare system efficiency in underserved regions.
Diagnostic Technology Development
Our program supports the development and deployment of advanced diagnostic technologies. We fund innovations that improve disease detection accuracy, reduce diagnostic delays, and enable point-of-care testing. These initiatives focus on creating affordable, accessible diagnostic solutions for both common and complex medical conditions in diverse healthcare environments.
People
Jacqueline W. Schick
Executive Director & Vice President
Leading strategic operations and program development with extensive experience in healthcare technology initiatives and nonprofit management.
J. Desiree Pineda
President
Physician executive with expertise in clinical innovation and healthcare technology implementation across diverse medical settings.
James Zaniello
Treasurer
Financial leader managing fiscal operations with a focus on sustainable healthcare technology investments and grant stewardship.
Ty Johson
Board Member
Healthcare technology specialist contributing strategic guidance for evaluating and implementing innovative medical solutions.
Christine Mica
Board Member
Public health advocate with experience in technology-driven healthcare delivery systems and community health initiatives.
Questions
What types of healthcare technology projects do you fund?
We support initiatives that apply technology to solve healthcare challenges, including telemedicine platforms, diagnostic tools, EMR systems, and clinical engineering solutions.
How can organizations apply for grants?
Applications are submitted through our website with detailed project proposals demonstrating technological innovation and potential healthcare impact.
What geographic areas do you support?
We fund projects globally with emphasis on underserved populations, including initiatives in the US, Haiti, Latin America, and Africa.
What is your grant selection process?
Applications undergo rigorous evaluation based on technological merit, healthcare impact potential, and sustainability of implementation.
Do you fund ongoing projects or only new initiatives?
We support both new innovations and continuation of proven projects showing measurable healthcare improvements.
How long has ITHC been awarding grants?
We have been funding healthcare technology projects since 2005 through competitive grant programs and specialized awards.
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