Hearst Health, in partnership with the UCLA Center for SMART Health, today announced that the judges for the 2023 Hearst Health Prize will be featured in a panel discussion at UCLA Health Data Day on May 11, 2023. To attend this event, register at:
The Hearst Health Prize is an annual award that recognizes data science projects and programs demonstrating improved health outcomes for U.S. populations. The competition attracts a diverse set of applications from across the nation, which are evaluated by UCLA reviewers and a distinguished panel of judges. Submissions are scored based on each program’s:
- Health impact or outcome
- Data science approach
- Operational and financial sustainability
- Scalability and generalizability
- Mitigation of bias
- Significance of the problem and solution
The 2023 Hearst Health Prize judges, who will be featured panelists at UCLA Health Data Day, include:
- Ivelyse Andino, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Radical Health: A nationally recognized leader in patient advocacy, Andino is a health equity strategist building community at the intersection of health, equity, and technology. Her work has helped bridge the gap between systemically marginalized communities and the medical system.
- Alex Bui, PhD, Co-director of the UCLA Center for SMART Health: Bui is a Professor of Radiological Sciences, Bioengineering, and Bioinformatics and holds the David Geffen Chair in Informatics. His primary research interests include distributed health information systems, including mHealth; methods using observational data sources, including translational applications and evaluation of AI-based methods for healthcare; and data visualization.
- Arash Naeim, MD, PhD, Co-director of the UCLA Center for SMART Health: Naeim is a clinical oncologist and informaticist, and among his leadership roles, he is a professor at UCLA’s engineering and medical schools. His research interests included outcomes research, cost-effectiveness analysis, modeling of health and frailty, and clinical trial design.
- Jennifer K. Wagner, JD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Law, Policy, and Engineering at Penn State: Wagner is a multidisciplinary expert whose research has been focused on the international human right to science, including human-centered design and matters of nondiscrimination, privacy, and equity with genomics and digital health technologies.
The panel will be moderated by Gregory Dorn, MD, MPH, president of Hearst Health. “Every year, we are encouraged by the advancements made in data science in healthcare, and we are honored for these premier experts to serve as judges for the Hearst Health Prize.”
“As advanced technologies emerge and new use cases are explored, it is more important than ever that we understand the health impact these technologies can have,” said Bui. Naeim added, “We are excited about the great lineup of speakers and panelists at our annual symposium and look forward to hearing more about the achievements and progress in this field.”
“Interdisciplinary collaborations are important as data science is adopted,” said Andino. “Thoughtfulness and great intentionality must be applied to new technologies to ensure consumers of all backgrounds have access to the best healthcare experience and outcomes.”
“As we consider the scale and impact of data science in healthcare, we are circumspect of the ethical considerations for individuals and groups,” said Wagner. “Sharing learnings and best practices in a national forum is important for advancing the science while staying true to the mission of healthcare.”
The Hearst Health Prize is offered in partnership with the UCLA Center for SMART Health, and identifies and rewards data science programs making a measurable difference in human health; it is not a grant program. The winner of the 2023 Hearst Health Prize will be announced at UCLA Health Data Day and will be awarded $100,000. To attend UCLA Health Data Day, register at:
For more information about the Hearst Health Prize, visit:
About UCLA Health Data Day
The UCLA Center for SMART Health and UCLA Health Office for Health Informatics and Analytics are pleased to collaborate in offering an annual symposium showcasing compelling advancements and applications of data science in clinical care. The conference is open to professionals and researchers in healthcare data science and clinical informatics. To view the agenda and register for this free event, visit:
