The Ninth Annual

Thank You for the Tremendous Response
to the 2008 Program!!!

Judging Currently Taking Place

The response to the 2008 eHealthcare Leadership Awards was overwhelming. Over 1,100 entries were received from a wide range of healthcare organizations.  

Organizations had the opportunity to enter under one of 17 classifications so that they could compete against others of comparable type, size, and resources. There were 12 different Award categories.

This leading awards program exclusively recognizes the very best Web sites of healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare associations, online health companies, pharmaceutical/medical equipment firms, suppliers, other healthcare organizations, and business improvement initiatives. These awards highlight the Internet's role in achieving an organization's business objectives and recognize the hard work that has gone into creating outstanding health Web sites.

More than 110 individuals familiar with healthcare and the Internet are currently evaluating entries. Web sites are being rated based on a standard of Internet excellence and how they compare with others in their group classification.

Winners will be recognized during a special presentation at the Twelfth Annual Healthcare Internet Conference to be held November 10-12, 2008 in Orlando.  After this presentation, winners will be posted on this Web site.  For information on the conference, go to www.healthcarestrategy.com.

If you would like to be notified when we begin the call for entries for the 2009 eHealthcare Leadership Awards, e-mail us at awards@strategichealthcare.com. Call for entries begins May 1, 2009.

Supporting Sponsors
The following companies have helped to make the eHealthcare Leadership Awards possible:

Platinum Sponsors
Blausen Medical Communications, Inc.
CareTech Solutions

Coffey Communications, Inc.
Element115.net

IGCN
Private Health News
PhotoBooks
Professional Research Consultants
Staywell Custom Communications

Gold Sponsors
ACSYS Healthcare
Creative Change
Medseek
MedTouch

Monigle Associates

Award Categories and Judging Criteria

• Best Overall Internet Site. Factors considered include delivery of strong health content, interactivity, medical care support, integration with the organization's operations, as well as strength of Web design and ease of navigation.
• Best Site Design. Is the Web design unusual, attractive, and engaging?  Does the design facilitate access to key site information; provide strong branding and excellent usability?
• Best Web 2.0/Rich Media. Focus is video, audio, podcasts, virtual tours, and special interactive applications.
• Best Interactive Site. Focus is on site's interactive features and technologies: for providing health information, health evaluations; establishing ongoing relationships via personal Web pages, e-newsletters, e-mail alerts; facilitating community groups.
• Best Health/Healthcare Content. How extensive, balanced, up-to-date, well-organized, and credible is the information presented? Can material be tailored to individual needs?
• Best e-Business Site. Is the Web site integrated with or support the business operations of the organization or company? How well does the site support patient services, help fill job openings, refer consumers to doctors, increase donor support?  Is there e-retailing?
• Best Care/Disease Management Site. Focus is on medical management tools and news and information available online to help consumers manage a chronic condition, two-way communication between patient and healthcare practitioners, opportunities to monitor clinical care.
• Best Employee Recruitment. How well does the site promote the advantages of working for the organization?  How clear and easy is it to review job openings and apply? May cover all staff recruitment including physician recruitment.
• Best Newsroom. Focus is on information about the organization; its services/products; key facts, stats, and financials; management profiles; recent and past news releases; and guidance in case of a disaster.
• Best Quality Communication. How well does it communicate quality measures, outcomes, and satisfaction data? How well does it show it is following best medical practices, working to improve the quality of care, and enhancing patient safety?
• Best Intranet Site. How well is an organization using its "internal network" to enhance employee productivity and satisfaction, reduce administrative costs? Do site design and features encourage use?
• eHealth Organizational Commitment. This award recognizes an organization's commitment to using the Internet and technology to help achieve the organization’s mission and strategic business objectives. Factors considered include financial resources and organizational focus on eHealth as well as initiatives implemented. To enter this award category, you must also enter at least four other award categories and provide details supporting your submission so that the organization can be fully evaluated. Detailed guidelines will be supplied upon entry submission.

Awards Recognition and Presentation

Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Distinction Awards may be given in every Group Classification for each Award Category.  The judges determine the exact number and level of awards presented.  Award winners also receive recognition in an issue of eHealthcare Strategy & Trends and on its Web site.  In addition, winners receive an eHealthcare Leadership Awards certificate, along with an Awards logo to display on their Web site and in promotional material.

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