Evidence Matters Awards

NODE.Health's annual competition honoring researchers committed to evidence and best practices in validating digital solutions in healthcare.

Geographic Scope: International (based on judge descriptions and past winners)

Focus Areas:

• Digital health solutions and technologies
• Clinical validation and evidence generation
• Healthcare innovation and digital medicine

Eligibility:

• Health systems
• Digital technology companies
• Individual researchers
• Must be in process of or have completed a formal study demonstrating a particular outcome

Required Documentation (one of the following):

• Peer-reviewed publication describing the study
• IRB-approved submission
• Protocol describing the solution

Award Benefits:

• Presentation spot at NODE.Health's Annual Digital Medicine Conference
• Branding opportunities throughout the year (all webinars)
• Present at members-only learning session
• Co-author publication featuring best-in-class study design features
• "Best in Show" feature on NODE.Health website
• 10-minute presentation slot at the Digital Medicine Conference (finalists)

Evaluation Criteria:

• Credibility and rigor of study approach and design
• Demonstration of results without bias
• Quality of evidence and best practices
• Studies demonstrating lack of efficacy with sound evaluation welcomed
• Judges evaluate based on submitted documents and finalist presentations

Key Information:

• Multiple submissions allowed (different outcomes, solutions, or study designs)
• Finalists required to attend Digital Medicine Conference virtually
• Winners announced on final day of conference (December 11th)
• Submission form simplified to 10 input fields
• Peer-reviewed articles, submissions, and protocols are mandatory

Organization:

• NODE.Health: 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on creating, gathering, and sharing evidence and best practices in digital health
• Website: nodehealth.org
• Contact: Available via website contact form

Disclaimer: NODE.Health evaluates solutions based on study design, approach, and published results. Does not endorse solutions beyond competition results.

How to Apply

Submission Requirements:

1. Required Documentation - Submit ONE of the following:
   • A peer-reviewed publication describing your study
   • An IRB-approved submission
   • A protocol describing your solution
2. Submission Categories:
   • One in-progress or completed peer-reviewed publication, OR
   • One protocol or IRB describing your study, OR
   • A completed pilot with documented outcomes
3. Submission Form:
   • Simplified form with 10 input fields
   • Multiple submissions allowed (if focused on different outcomes, solutions, or study designs)
4. Finalist Presentation Format (if selected):
   • 10-minute presentation
   • 5 minutes for questions from expert judges
   • Required introductory slides with optional additional slides
   • Evaluation based on submitted documents and presentation
5. Participation Requirements:
   • Finalists required to attend Digital Medicine Conference virtually
   • At least one member of research team, health organization, or technology organization must be present for presentation
   • No presentations on behalf of finalists without member attendance

Contact & Support:

• Submissions referred to NODE.Health Validation Research Team if missing required documentation