Azalea Health Announces First Annual Hackathon April 19, 2014
Azalea Health, in cooperation with Valdosta State University and Wiregrass Technical College, will be hosting the area’s first Hackathon.
March 25, 2014 — Valdosta, GA — Azalea Health, a leading provider of cloud-based healthcare solutions and services, announces that it is sponsoring its first ever annual Hackathon on April 19, 2014 at Valdosta State University. This event will entail a competition between several teams of students from both Valdosta State University and Wiregrass Technical College majoring in fields such as computer programming, engineering, design, and math and science. Their goal is to develop the most innovative and creative idea or application that meets the requirements of the selected topic which will be released by Azalea Health at the opening of the event.
“This Hackathon is a new technological trend that will help foster and attract programmers and software engineers to our industry,” says Dan Henry, CIO of Azalea Health. “We are excited by the opportunity to engage our local talent.”
Azalea Health is awarding $1,750 for the winners of the Hackathon. The first place winning team will be awarded $1,000, second place will receive $500, and third place an award amounting in $250. The teams will have approximately eight hours to develop their application. When the allotted time has ended, each team will present their ideas and innovations to three judges, who will evaluate and decide the winners. Refreshments will be catered by Azalea Health and will be available for the teams during the eight-hour event.
The event will start on April 19, 2014 at 12:00 PM and conclude at 8:00 PM.
Azalea Health provides a fully integrated, cloud-based healthcare management and medical billing solution. With a focus on patient engagement, Azalea’s full suite of products has the flexibility to accommodate multiple specialties of any size practice.
“Azalea Health is honored to partner with VSU and Wiregrass in this event. It will bring these bright minds together to solve future problems,” says Baha Zeidan, CEO of Azalea Health. “Valdosta State University and Wiregrass Technical College are academic anchors and innovators in our community. Such events help to shine a light on the contributions and value of our institutions. ”
About Azalea Health
Azalea Health is a leading provider of cloud-based healthcare solutions and services. The company was recognized by Inc. Magazine in their annual Inc. 500/5000 as one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. With a focus on patient engagement, Azalea’s full suite of products has the flexibility to accommodate multiple specialties of any size practice. Azalea provides Electronic Health Records (EHR), Practice Management Systems (PMS), Revenue Cycle Management Services (RCM), and Patient Health Records Portal, as well as pre-authorization services and laboratory ordering and resulting.
About Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University offers the best of both worlds– the extensive academic, cultural, and social opportunities of a major university and the small classes and close personal attention found at smaller institutions. Students are attracted to the close-knit community where learning occurs in a supportive environment and faculty members challenge each student’s potential. VSU has a legacy as a major provider of educational services for South Georgia. As a comprehensive university, the university focuses on the long-term, total educational experience, providing a variety of catalysts for student growth in all areas of life. Study abroad and exchange opportunities at institutions around the world give students exceptional opportunities for learning. Closer to campus, VSU offers internships and experiential learning opportunities to expand student’s horizons…More About VSU
About Wiregrass Technical College
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Our programs use cutting-edge technology and offer easy access to lifelong learning for all Georgians. we offer a seamless education process in which students can transfer credits efficiently as they advance from secondary schools to technical colleges, and to the colleges and universities within the University System of Georgia. With convenient locations, financial aid, and more than 107 programs, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is committed to preparing students for successful careers in an ever changing workforce…More About Wiregrass
