--- title: Blog | Shannon description: Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. --- # Blog #### Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. # MATTER Blog Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. - matter challenges ## [Five nonprofits selected to join the AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator](https://blog.matter.health/five-nonprofits-selected-to-join-the-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator) Dec 18, 2024 [![Five nonprofits selected to join the AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cohort%20Announcement%20-%20Banner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/five-nonprofits-selected-to-join-the-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator) [December 18, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — The AbbVie Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to drive transformative change and advance health equity in communities worldwide, in partnership with MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, are pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the](https://blog.matter.health/five-nonprofits-selected-to-join-the-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/five-nonprofits-selected-to-join-the-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator) - ## [Partner Insights: Data privacy and cybersecurity with Polsinelli’s Aaron Ogunro](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-data-privacy-and-cyber-security-with-aaron-ogunro-of-polsinelli) Dec 17, 2024 [![Partner Insights: Data privacy and cybersecurity with Polsinelli’s Aaron Ogunro](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aaronogunrobannergray-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-data-privacy-and-cyber-security-with-aaron-ogunro-of-polsinelli) [In today’s digital age, data privacy and cybersecurity have evolved from technical concerns to foundational elements of business integrity. As companies handle vast amounts of data, navigating these fields correctly from the start becomes essential — not only to comply with complex regulations — to establish trust and secure customer relationships. Aaron Ogunro, an attorney at](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-data-privacy-and-cyber-security-with-aaron-ogunro-of-polsinelli) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-data-privacy-and-cyber-security-with-aaron-ogunro-of-polsinelli) - ## [Partner Insights: Government contracting with Polsinelli’s Cate Baskin](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-government-contracting-with-cate-baskin-of-polsinelli) Dec 17, 2024 [![Partner Insights: Government contracting with Polsinelli’s Cate Baskin](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/catebaskingbannergray-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-government-contracting-with-cate-baskin-of-polsinelli) [For healthcare startups, the regulatory landscape can seem daunting. The field is layered with complex rules across federal, state and local levels, each adding a layer of compliance challenges and, importantly, potential opportunities. With insights from Cate Baskin, an associate attorney at Polsinelli, here’s a guide to help healthcare...](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-government-contracting-with-cate-baskin-of-polsinelli) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-government-contracting-with-cate-baskin-of-polsinelli) - ## [MATTER Top Five: Our most popular stories of 2024](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-stories-of-2024) Dec 11, 2024 [![MATTER Top Five: Our most popular stories of 2024](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TopFiveBanner_Stories-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-stories-of-2024) [2024 was a year of significant milestones for MATTER. From partnering with Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and relocating our offices to forging new collaborations and launching innovative programs, we remained steadfast in advancing healthcare innovation. Staying true to our mission, throughout the year, we also prioritized promoting health equity and supporting ...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-stories-of-2024) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-stories-of-2024) - ## [MATTER Top Five: Our most popular events of 2024](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-events-of-2024) Dec 11, 2024 [![MATTER Top Five: Our most popular events of 2024](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TopFiveBanner_Events-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-events-of-2024) [2024 was a standout year for the MATTER events team. Through symposiums, showcases and thought leadership events, we engaged with our community and highlighted some of the most innovative minds in healthcare.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-events-of-2024) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-top-five-most-popular-events-of-2024) - matter challenges ## [MATTER announces third annual Accelerating Innovation in Aging winner](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-third-annual-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-winner) Dec 10, 2024 [![MATTER announces third annual Accelerating Innovation in Aging winner](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RubyWellBanner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-third-annual-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-winner) [RubyWell takes home grand prize of $10K with solution helping unpaid caregivers achieve financial stability December 10, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has announced the winner of the third annual](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-third-annual-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-winner) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-third-annual-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-winner) - matter challenges ## [MATTER announces new Advancing Brain Health Innovation Challenge with support from the Lundbeck US Charitable Fund](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-new-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-with-support-from-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) Dec 4, 2024 [![MATTER announces new Advancing Brain Health Innovation Challenge with support from the Lundbeck US Charitable Fund](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Challenge%20Launch%20-%20Banner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-new-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-with-support-from-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) [New initiative aims to redefine care for people facing rare neurological diseases by addressing and overcoming barriers today December 4, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and ...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-new-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-with-support-from-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-new-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-with-support-from-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) - community ## [Startup Spotlight: Lura Health](https://blog.matter.health/startup-spotlight-lura-health) Nov 26, 2024 [![Startup Spotlight: Lura Health](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/LuraHealthBanner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/startup-spotlight-lura-health) [How Lura Health is revolutionizing health monitoring with non-invasive, saliva-based wearables. Lura Health is pioneering a new era of chronic disease monitoring with medical-grade, non-invasive wearables, which monitor biomarkers in ...](https://blog.matter.health/startup-spotlight-lura-health) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/startup-spotlight-lura-health) - ## [Partner Insights: Harnessing AI for scalable healthcare communication with Public Communications Inc.](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-public-communications-inc-ai-for-healthcare-comms) Nov 22, 2024 [![Partner Insights: Harnessing AI for scalable healthcare communication with Public Communications Inc.](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PCI_AI_banner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-public-communications-inc-ai-for-healthcare-comms) [As the healthcare sector rapidly evolves, so do the ways organizations engage with audiences — from patients to stakeholders. At the heart of this shift is artificial intelligence (AI), a transformative tool for creating scalable and impactful communication strategies. In a recent workshop, hosted by Public Communications Inc. (PCI), healthcare i...](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-public-communications-inc-ai-for-healthcare-comms) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-public-communications-inc-ai-for-healthcare-comms) - podcast ## [Healthcare Horizons, Season Two Recap: Highlights from Our Mental Health Series](https://blog.matter.health/healthcare-horizons-season-two-recap) Nov 20, 2024 [![Healthcare Horizons, Season Two Recap: Highlights from Our Mental Health Series](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Healthcare%20Horizons%20Hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/healthcare-horizons-season-two-recap) [Earlier this year, MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, launched the second season of Healthcare Horizons, a podcast series focused on exploring salient topics in healthcare innovation. This season, Steven Collens, CEO of MATTER, explores how leaders in healthcare are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other t...](https://blog.matter.health/healthcare-horizons-season-two-recap) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/healthcare-horizons-season-two-recap)