Eligibility: Open to Inovalon customers in Director-level or higher roles across health plans, provider organizations, EHR/EMR vendors, specialty pharmacies, and life sciences. Title structures vary, so use this as a guide. Researchers and public policy officials are eligible if their work has real-world impact. Suppliers/technology partners are also eligible.

Judging Criteria:

• Leadership in Innovation: Assessment of specific steps the nominee has taken to foster a culture of innovation within their organization or the healthcare industry, including mentoring others or leading a change initiative.
• Impact & Results: Evaluation of quantifiable outcomes of the nominee's initiatives such as clinical, financial, or operational improvements.

Eligibility: Open to Inovalon customer teams across healthcare, including providers, payers, life sciences, pharmacies, and tech vendors. Teams should include members at all levels, from directors to frontline staff, showcasing collective impact.

Judging Criteria:

• Excellence in Analytics: Demonstration of strong data analysis skills, including the data sources that informed their achievement and any data linking or aggregation performed. A clear methodology should be provided.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Assessment of team roles, cross-discipline collaboration, and how teams worked cohesively to achieve a major goal. Strong leadership, communication, and mutual support are key.
• Sustainability & Scalability: Evaluation of the long-term viability of the team’s initiatives and their potential for scalability, ensuring they can be maintained over time and adapted by other teams or organizations.

Eligibility: Open to Inovalon customer teams across healthcare, including providers, payers, life sciences, pharmacies, and tech vendors. Nominees must have made exceptional contributions that advanced healthcare delivery, improved patient outcomes, or positively impacted the industry.

Judging Criteria:

• Exceptional Achievements: Assessment of the significance, impact, and relevance of the team’s accomplishments within healthcare, ensuring alignment with industry priorities.
• Innovation & Creativity: Evaluation of original thinking, novel strategies, and groundbreaking initiatives that have led to transformative outcomes.
• Impact & Recognition: Consideration of measurable impact and industry recognition, including adoption or celebration by peers and stakeholders.

Eligibility: Open to Inovalon customers at any level within their organization.

Judging Criteria:

• Commitment to Impact: Assessment of how the nominee leverages Inovalon’s solutions to drive meaningful improvements in healthcare. This includes efforts to enhance workflows, improve efficiency, or support better patient outcomes.
• Leadership & Initiative: Recognition of how the nominee takes initiative, leads by example, and inspires those around them. Whether through problem-solving, advocacy, or driving innovation, the nominee’s influence should extend beyond their immediate role.
• Real-World Results: Evaluation of the nominee’s measurable contributions, including evidence of improved healthcare processes, stronger financial performance, enhanced team collaboration, or recognition from peers and leadership.