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The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the Innovation Pilot Awards Request for Proposal is now open!

The Healthy Food First trial offers compelling evidence that empowering people to choose the nutritious foods they want can drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes, helping more North Carolina families take steps toward healthier lifestyles.

The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the awardees of the 13th Annual Innovation Pilot Awards. Proposals were sought from across UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine faculty and employees for innovations across a spectrum of areas including care delivery, workforce development, new technology, advanced analytics, and...

In a new study published in JMIR Medical Education, Dr. Lukasz Mazur and his team have explored the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance the culture of patient safety within healthcare settings. This innovative project, funded by the UNC Center for Health Innovation, Innovation Pilot Awards, represents a step...

Becker’s Health IT recently investigated how UNC Health is advancing thoughtful use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve clinical practice and operational efficiency. The health system is now implementing AI technology to enhance workflows across the enterprise. Chief Analytics Officer Rachini Moosavi emphasized the partnership between people and technology, focusing...

The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the Innovation Pilot Awards Request for Proposal is now open!

UNC Health is now working to become the pharmacy benefits manager of choice in North and South Carolina, bringing a refreshing approach to partners in the region.

Several members of UNC Health Enterprises participated in the study titled “Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer to Answer Questions About Clinical Scenarios in Neuroanesthesiology.” The study was published in the Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, Oct 2024 (Vol 36.  Issue 4). It investigates the application of advanced AI...

For patients with atrial fibrillation, using a wearable device can lead to higher rates of anxiety about their Afib symptoms and treatment, doctor visits, and use of informal healthcare resources, according to a new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers led by Lindsey Rosman, PhD.

The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the awardees of the 12th  Annual Innovation Pilot Awards. Proposals were sought from across UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine faculty and employees for innovations across a spectrum of areas including care delivery, workforce development, new technology, advanced analytics, and...