2026 Patient-Centered Care Award Now Open

Putting Patients at the Heart of Health Innovation

The 2026 Patient-Centered Care Award is now open for entries. This award recognizes technologies, platforms, and care models that improve the healthcare experience by putting patients first through better access, stronger engagement, clearer communication, and more responsive care delivery.

What This Award Recognizes

The Patient-Centered Care Award honors innovations that help healthcare work better for the people it serves. Eligible entries may include patient engagement platforms, navigation and access tools, communication solutions, scheduling and support systems, care coordination technologies, and other innovations that improve convenience, trust, participation, and overall care quality across the patient experience.

Entry Schedule

• Entries Open: September 22, 2026
• Early Bird Deadline: October 16, 2026
• Final Entry Deadline: November 20, 2026
• Winners Announced: November 30, 2026

Why Apply

Winning a HealthTechNode award can help validate your work, strengthen credibility with providers, health systems, partners, and investors, and increase visibility across the health technology landscape. If your solution is improving how patients access, experience, and participate in care, this is an opportunity to earn recognition for that impact.