--- title: Blog | press release (7) description: press release | Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. (7) --- # 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. - press release ## [MATTER and Advocate Aurora Health announce the third annual Health Tech Venture Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-third-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) Apr 19, 2021 [![MATTER and Advocate Aurora Health announce the third annual Health Tech Venture Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/health-tech-venture-challenge-2021-hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-third-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) [The 2021 challenge calls for solutions that prevent clinician burnout and support clinician well-being Downers Grove and Chicago, IL — Advocate Aurora Health, one of the 12 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, and MATTER, the premier healthcare incuba...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-third-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-advocate-aurora-health-announce-the-third-annual-health-tech-venture-challenge) - press release ## [MATTER partners with Roche Diabetes Care to source solutions for diabetes-related complications and comorbidities](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-diabetes-related-complications-and-comorbidities) Apr 7, 2021 [![MATTER partners with Roche Diabetes Care to source solutions for diabetes-related complications and comorbidities](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2021-Roche-hero-Final-1-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-diabetes-related-complications-and-comorbidities) [The partners unveil a startup challenge to improve the quality of life for those living with diabetes. Chicago, IL, April 7, 2021 — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced a partnership with Roche Diabetes Care, a global leader in int...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-diabetes-related-complications-and-comorbidities) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-diabetes-related-complications-and-comorbidities) - press release ## [Allscripts partners with Microsoft, MATTER and ARC Innovation Center at Sheba Medical Center to discover new innovations](https://blog.matter.health/allscripts-partners-with-microsoft-matter-and-arc-innovation-center-at-sheba-medical-center-to-discover-new-innovations) Jan 27, 2021 [![Allscripts partners with Microsoft, MATTER and ARC Innovation Center at Sheba Medical Center to discover new innovations](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/matter-health-totem-hero-Jun-18-2025-11-48-54-3232-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/allscripts-partners-with-microsoft-matter-and-arc-innovation-center-at-sheba-medical-center-to-discover-new-innovations) [DeepScribe selected as winner for the Reimagining Care Delivery Developer Challenge CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 27, 2021– Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ: MDRX), MATTER, Microsoft and ARC Innovation Center at Sheba Medical Center hosted a challenge in December for health IT developers foc...](https://blog.matter.health/allscripts-partners-with-microsoft-matter-and-arc-innovation-center-at-sheba-medical-center-to-discover-new-innovations) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/allscripts-partners-with-microsoft-matter-and-arc-innovation-center-at-sheba-medical-center-to-discover-new-innovations) - press release ## [Three Lakes Foundation and MATTER announce winners of 2020 PF Innovation Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/three-lakes-foundation-and-matter-announce-winners-of-2020-pf-innovation-challenge) Nov 30, 2020 [![Three Lakes Foundation and MATTER announce winners of 2020 PF Innovation Challenge](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pf-innovation-relaunch-simple-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/three-lakes-foundation-and-matter-announce-winners-of-2020-pf-innovation-challenge) [Chicago, IL, November 30 — Three Lakes Foundation and innovation hub MATTER announced the four winners of an innovation challenge intended to accelerate new solutions in diagnosing, treating and managing pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a devastating lung disease. The winners will each receive a monetary award and will take the necessary steps to bring their solution closer to reality.](https://blog.matter.health/three-lakes-foundation-and-matter-announce-winners-of-2020-pf-innovation-challenge) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/three-lakes-foundation-and-matter-announce-winners-of-2020-pf-innovation-challenge) - matter challenges ## [How two of the U.S.’s largest payers are prioritizing innovation during COVID-19](https://blog.matter.health/how-two-of-the-u-dot-s-s-largest-payers-are-prioritizing-innovation-during-covid-19) Sep 4, 2020 [![How two of the U.S.’s largest payers are prioritizing innovation during COVID-19](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Anthem-fireside-blog-graphic-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/how-two-of-the-u-dot-s-s-largest-payers-are-prioritizing-innovation-during-covid-19) [Anthem, Inc. and Health Care Service Corporation share insights into their digital-first focus How can industry innovators work together to build solutions that serve our healthcare system today, while preparing us for a stronger post-COVID-19 world?](https://blog.matter.health/how-two-of-the-u-dot-s-s-largest-payers-are-prioritizing-innovation-during-covid-19) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/how-two-of-the-u-dot-s-s-largest-payers-are-prioritizing-innovation-during-covid-19) - press release ## [MATTER, Anthem, Inc., and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois launch innovation challenge seeking pandemic response solutions](https://blog.matter.health/matter-anthem-inc-dot-and-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-illinois-launch-innovation-challenge-seeking-pandemic-response-solutions) Aug 19, 2020 [![MATTER, Anthem, Inc., and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois launch innovation challenge seeking pandemic response solutions](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Anthem-BCBSIL-COVID-19-challenge-web-hero-4.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-anthem-inc-dot-and-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-illinois-launch-innovation-challenge-seeking-pandemic-response-solutions) [Top concepts to secure pilot opportunities Chicago, IL, August 20 — MATTER, Anthem, Inc., and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today launched the Pandemic Response Innovation Challenge. The challenge is a global call to innovators to develop creative solutions aimed at supporting the health care needs of those imp...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-anthem-inc-dot-and-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-illinois-launch-innovation-challenge-seeking-pandemic-response-solutions) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-anthem-inc-dot-and-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-illinois-launch-innovation-challenge-seeking-pandemic-response-solutions) - press release ## [mHUB, MATTER and 1871 Raise $1.55M in Funding to Mobilize the Chicago Tech Community to Fight COVID-19](https://blog.matter.health/mhub-matter-and-1871-raise-funding-to-fight-covid-19) May 27, 2020 [![mHUB, MATTER and 1871 Raise $1.55M in Funding to Mobilize the Chicago Tech Community to Fight COVID-19](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPR-partnership-lockup-Jun-18-2025-11-53-57-1068-PM.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/mhub-matter-and-1871-raise-funding-to-fight-covid-19) [Funders include the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust, Walder Foundation and Bank of America Chicago, IL, May 27, 2020 - mHUB, MATTER and 1871 announced today $1.55M in funding for Chicago Proactive Response (CPR) COVID-19, a collaborative initiative to develop...](https://blog.matter.health/mhub-matter-and-1871-raise-funding-to-fight-covid-19) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/mhub-matter-and-1871-raise-funding-to-fight-covid-19) - press release ## [The Health Care Council of Chicago releases “2018-2019 State of Chicago Health Care” report](https://blog.matter.health/the-health-care-council-of-chicago-releases-2018-2019-state-of-chicago-health-care-report) Feb 25, 2020 [![The Health Care Council of Chicago releases “2018-2019 State of Chicago Health Care” report](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hc3-state-of-chicago-healthcare-forum-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/the-health-care-council-of-chicago-releases-2018-2019-state-of-chicago-health-care-report) [Press Contact: Meghan Phillipp at Meghan@HC3.Health](https://blog.matter.health/the-health-care-council-of-chicago-releases-2018-2019-state-of-chicago-health-care-report) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/the-health-care-council-of-chicago-releases-2018-2019-state-of-chicago-health-care-report) - press release ## [MATTER and NODE.Health partner to accelerate the development and adoption of digital health solutions across the New York region](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-node-dot-health-partner-to-accelerate-the-development-and-adoption-of-digital-health-solutions-across-the-new-york-region) Dec 13, 2019 [![MATTER and NODE.Health partner to accelerate the development and adoption of digital health solutions across the New York region](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GenericBlogHero-Jun-18-2025-11-50-05-5408-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-node-dot-health-partner-to-accelerate-the-development-and-adoption-of-digital-health-solutions-across-the-new-york-region) [NODE.Health and MATTER will work together to expand and support the New York digital health ecosystem by harnessing NODE.Health’s growing ...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-node-dot-health-partner-to-accelerate-the-development-and-adoption-of-digital-health-solutions-across-the-new-york-region) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-node-dot-health-partner-to-accelerate-the-development-and-adoption-of-digital-health-solutions-across-the-new-york-region) - matter challenges ## [MATTER partners with Roche Diabetes Care to source solutions for integrated Personalized Diabetes Management](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-integrated-personalized-diabetes-management) Nov 20, 2019 [![MATTER partners with Roche Diabetes Care to source solutions for integrated Personalized Diabetes Management](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rdc-innovation-contest-Jun-18-2025-11-57-44-4042-PM.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-integrated-personalized-diabetes-management) [The partners unveil a startup contest to improve precision health for those living with diabetes. Chicago, IL, November 20, 2019 — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced a partnership with Roche Diabetes Care, a global leader in integrate...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-integrated-personalized-diabetes-management) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-partners-with-roche-diabetes-care-to-source-solutions-for-integrated-personalized-diabetes-management)