2026 Interoperability & Integration Award
Connecting Systems, Empowering Seamless Care
The 2026 Interoperability & Integration Award celebrates health technology solutions that enable seamless connectivity across platforms, systems, and devices. This category recognizes innovations that eliminate silos, improve data flow, and empower providers, patients, and health systems with unified access to critical health information.
Who Should Apply
- Companies integrating with EHRs, HIEs, payer systems, or major health platforms.
- Developers of secure APIs, FHIR/HL7-based tools, and integration platforms.
- Organizations delivering scalable device/app connectivity across care networks.
- Teams advancing seamless workflows through consolidated, accessible data.
Why This Award Matters
- Recognition for solving one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges.
- Visibility across HealthTechNode channels and the Winners Page.
- Validation that supports sales, partnerships, and adoption.
- Winner badges and assets to amplify your leadership story.
Entry Fees
- Early Bird: $395
- Regular Entry: $495
Eligibility
- Open to companies, startups, and organizations worldwide.
- Solutions must demonstrate active use or measurable progress in interoperability.
- Submissions should reflect work developed, updated, released, or announced in the applicable calendar year.
What to Submit
- Narrative (about 250 words): The interoperability challenge and your solution.
- Impact evidence: Metrics showing efficiency gains, workflow improvements, or adoption.
- Technical overview: Standards used (FHIR, HL7, APIs), integration approach, and security safeguards.
- Visuals: Architecture diagrams, workflow charts, or screenshots.
- Supporting links: Case studies, client success stories, publications, or press.
Judging Criteria
- Connectivity Impact: Effectiveness integrating systems and improving workflows.
- Innovation: Novel approaches or use of emerging standards.
- Adoption & Scalability: Real-world deployment across organizations.
- Trust & Security: Compliance and secure data exchange.
How to Apply
- Visit the application page.
- Provide the narrative, impact evidence, case studies, technical overview, and visuals.
- Submit by the applicable deadline and complete payment.
Entry Schedule
- Entries Open: February 3, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: February 27, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: April 3, 2026
- Winners Announced: April 13, 2026
Questions? Contact awards@healthtechnode.com
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Submission Info
Entry Schedule
- Entries Open: February 3, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: February 27, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: April 3, 2026
- Winners Announced: April 13, 2026
Fees
- Early Bird Fee: $395
- Regular Fee: $495
Submission Guidelines
- Eligibility: Open to companies, startups, products, platforms, and individuals making an impact in healthcare technology.
- Requirements:
- 250-word narrative highlighting achievements and innovation.
- High-resolution logo and at least one image of the solution (product photo, screenshot, or device image).
- Customer/client identity must be included. If you wish to withhold this from public release, notify us in writing at the time of submission.
- Fees: A submission fee applies per category. See this award’s page for pricing.
- Evaluation: Judged on innovation, clinical impact, scalability, design, and contribution to healthcare technology.
- Multiple Submissions: You may enter more than one category.
- Award Timing: Winners announced within 60 days of final submission deadline.
- Contact: For questions, email awards@healthtechnode.com.
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Beneftis of Winning
Celebrating Success: Benefits of Winning a HealthTechNode Award
Winning a HealthTechNode Award is more than a recognition—it’s a powerful endorsement of your role in shaping the future of health technology. As a distinguished winner, you gain benefits that extend visibility, credibility, and impact across the industry:
1. Prominent Press Recognition
Your project, company, or individual achievement will be spotlighted in an official press release distributed by HealthTechNode. This recognition ensures your success is amplified across industry channels, reaching stakeholders and decision-makers worldwide.
2. Media Kit for Amplified Visibility
Receive an exclusive media kit, complete with high-quality logos and customized award badges. These assets are designed for seamless integration into your marketing materials, website, and social media, helping you maximize visibility and credibility.
3. Authorized Use of HealthTechNode Logo and Award Badge
Winners receive authorization to proudly display the HealthTechNode logo and their specific award badge across official platforms. This serves as a mark of excellence and a clear signal of your leadership in advancing health technology innovation.
4. Inclusion on the HealthTechNode Winners Page
Your achievement will be showcased on the HealthTechNode Winners Page, featuring your logo, a link to your website, and details of your winning entry. This permanent digital recognition extends your reach and impact long after the awards are announced.
5. Extended Exposure with a Year-Long Profile
Winners receive a full-year profile on HealthTechNode.com, highlighting your story, milestones, and innovation. This dedicated space provides industry peers, potential partners, and customers with a deeper look into your groundbreaking work.