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Learn more about the 2024 VHA Shark Tank Competition

Discover VA innovations to adopt at your healthcare facility

We’re a discovery and collaboration tool that curates VA’s promising innovations, encourages their diffusion, and fosters engagement with greater healthcare communities.

Featured Innovations

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Rapid Treatment for PTSD in Acute Care Settings

This innovative project offers a rapid and effective solution that increases Veteran access to evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD while they are hospitalized on an acute inpatient mental health unit.

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Low Vision TeleEye Rehabilitation

Telehealth increases access to low vision & blind Veterans by 25% yearly. Studies have shown the advantage to provide low vision rehabilitation as soon after diagnosis prevents potential decline in functional ability over time.

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In-House Eyeglass Fabrication for Blind Rehabilitation

Instead of outsourcing the prescription eyeglass orders for visually impaired Veterans, this program makes these glasses in-house at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Blind Rehabilitation Center.

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Intrapreneurial Products

The VA Intrapreneurial Product Marketplace highlights frontline VA employee innovators and their products available for purchase to put back in the hands of who they were designed with and for, Veterans.

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Nursing

Explore innovations that elevate Veteran care and support VA nurses with the latest advancements in healthcare.

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Veteran Experience

Discover innovations transforming the Veteran experience, improving care, access, and overall well-being.

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Pathology

Learn about innovations in pathology that advance diagnostic precision and enhance care for Veterans.

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Innovation Communities

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VA Immersive Community

Defining a new reality in health care delivery and experience through immersive technology.

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Suicide Prevention Community

A community where innovation and collaboration unite to inspire hope and protect the lives of Veterans.

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Age-Friendly Community

Providing evidence-based care guided by the 4Ms – What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility

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Submit Innovations

VA staff and collaborators are welcome to nominate active innovations for consideration on the Diffusion Marketplace.

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