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  • eLuminate wins Hackovate, walks away with cash, H&R Block meeting

    The second wave of blizzard conditions within a week—often referred to as Snowpocalypse Part II—may have put the international Hackovate Health Innovation Competition on ice for two days, but local finalist eLuminate Health received a warm reception Thursday at Union Station, walking away the overall winner. The inaugural competition’s co-hosts, Think Big Partners and H&R…

  • Watch the Hackovate Health finale from 3-7 p.m.

    Think Big Partners and H&R Block’s Hackovate Health competition comes to an end today as the finalists present their ideas on stage at Union Station in Kansas City. The competition, which was announced in November, challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an online or mobile app that could help consumers navigate today’s health care landscape. …

  • Hackovate Health finale is Thursday at Union Station

    The inaugural Hackovate Health competition comes to an end Thursday (update: rescheduled due to weather) as the 10 health care technology finalists compete for the grand prize of $15,000 and a visit with senior management of H&R Block, the event’s main sponsor. The finale, which is free and open to the public, takes place from…

  • Hackovate Health reveals 10 finalists that will compete for $15k on Feb. 26

    H&R Block and Think Big Partners announced today the 10 companies that will be competing in its inaugural Hackovate Health competition Feb. 26. The competition, which was announced in November, challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an online or mobile app that could help consumers navigate today’s health care landscape. Among the 10 companies selected …

  • Deadline nears for Hackovate Health app competition (Updated)

    The opportunity to compete in the first Hackovate Health app competition is coming to a close soon. Feb. 4 is the idea submission deadline. The competition challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an app that could help consumers navigate today’s health care landscape. Hosted by early-stage startup accelerator Think Big Partners and tax services provider H&R…

  • Think Big Partners, H&R Block to hold health care app competition

    Think Big Partners, a Kansas City-based early-stage startup accelerator, is teaming up with Kansas City-based tax services provider H&R Block to put on Hackovate Health, a competition that challenges entrepreneurs to dream up apps to help consumers navigate a health care landscape impacted by the Affordable Care Act. “There are significant financial considerations for millions…