SXSWInteractive/BiT workshop proposal
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A proposal to conduct a workshop on using health information technology to address health disparities during SXSW Interactive 2014.
SXSWInteractive/BiT workshop proposal
- 1. Minorities & Health Tech A How-to Workshop at SXSW Interactive Attend because his future is in our hands! Photo by PBoGS http://www.flickr.com/photos/56981926@N00
- 2. Even across short distances, there is a disconnect
- 3. between application developers in Silicon Valley Photo by 息 Gerald French/CORBIS
- 4. and Oakland. Communities of color are in need.
- 5. Health Disparities in stroke & heart disease cause approximately 2X as many deaths before age 75. Data Source: CDC Health Disparities and Inequities Report-United States, 2011Data Source: CDC Health Disparities and Inequities Report-United States, 2011
- 6. Complications from chronic conditions drive up health system costs. Photo by Benjamin Miller
- 7. Yet, diverse communities are social and curious about health online. Sources (clockwise from top left): Pew Research Internet & American Life Project. Smartphone Adoption & Usage, 2011 report, Health Online 2013 report and Demographics of Social Media Users, 2012. Use the Internet to Self-diagnose Where are social media users spending their time online? Using Smart phones to Access the Internet
- 8. This is a call to action for coders with star talent.
- 9. Your community & even your government want you!
- 10. Build collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Design through an inclusive process.
- 11. ID stakeholders in the health innovation space and funding options.
- 12. Find open data & harness it for the public good.
- 13. You can make a great impact here!