Spring 2025 Texas Health Catalyst Challenge: Patient-Centered Hospital of the Future

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

The Patient-Centered Hospital of the Future Challenge aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery by developing patient-centric solutions that enhance outcomes, streamline workflows, and integrate emerging technologies. Below are the focus areas for this cycle:

Reimagined Care Models

• Integrated care delivery combining in-person, virtual, community, and autonomous solutions
• Ambient intelligence and smart environments that enhance patient and provider experience
• Connected health solutions bridging hospital, home, and community care

Learning Health System

• Personalized patient and family education journeys
• Advanced simulation and immersive training environments
• Data-driven quality improvement and outcomes measurement

Workforce Innovation & Empowerment

• Advanced training and skill development platforms
• Solutions addressing workforce shortages and evolving healthcare roles
• AI-augmented automation and workflow optimization

Smart & Sustainable Operations

• Energy-efficient and environmentally conscious solutions
• Resource optimization and waste reduction
• Predictive maintenance and facility management