At UC S.O.L.V.E. Health Tech, we are a university-based incubation partner embedded in a safety-net healthcare system, committed to advancing digital health solutions with a focus on fairness. Our goal is to help digital health companies design, develop, implement, and evaluate technologies that can improve health for all populations, especially underserved communities.
Our services are built to ensure that digital health solutions are not only effective but also accessible, inclusive, and impactful. We do this through three core service areas: Collaborative Consultation, Large-Scale Evaluations, and Education & Thought Leadership. We are not a volunteer-based organization, nor do we provide funding to other entities. Instead, we collaborate with industry partners, health systems, and communities to drive fairness and inclusion in digital health.
Our Services
Collaborative Consultation
We provide expert consultation to digital health companies and healthcare organizations, focusing on inclusive design, implementation, and evaluation of digital health technologies. Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Adapting clinical trials to include key implementation outcomes like feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability
- Reviewing and providing input on language and literacy considerations (in English, Spanish, and Cantonese) for print and media-based communications, particularly for populations with limited health literacy or English proficiency
- Advising on usability testing, specifically for the inclusion of participants often excluded from clinical trials
- Developing evaluation measures and sampling strategies
- Coaching community health clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) on implementing and overcoming innovations challenges, for example, in telehealth
- Providing guidance to health providers and systems before, during, and after digital health interventions
We offer two types of consultation:
- Faculty-Led Consultation: Direct input from a member of our faculty.
- Staff-Led Consultation: Staff support for project management, coordination, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results.
Interested in learning more? Contact us to explore how we can collaborate.
Large-Scale Evaluations
We specialize in rigorous, mixed-methods evaluations and usability and feasibility testing designed to help digital health products translate effectively to safety-net healthcare settings. Our evaluations are conducted through sponsored research agreements, typically lasting between 6 to 24 months. These evaluations include:
- Study design and ethical approvals
- Participant engagement and recruitment
- Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Presentation and dissemination of results, including publication in peer-reviewed journals
Interested in an evaluation? Contact us to discuss how we can support your product.
Education, Thought Leadership, & Convenings
Our team of thought leaders has expertise in digital health equity, implementation science, and health communications. We offer the following services:
- Paid Speaking Engagements: We offer expert talks on digital health topics, including evaluation, barriers to adoption, and equity frameworks.
- Convenings: We host and partner on events focused on advancing digital health equity, bringing together stakeholders from academia, industry, and healthcare.
- Educational Materials: We develop resources to educate and inform stakeholders on the importance of equity in digital health.
Interested in booking a speaker or developing educational materials? Contact us for more information.
Rates
We operate on a contract basis, and our fees vary depending on the scope of each project. For more details on rates and project-specific pricing, contact us to discuss your needs.
At S.O.L.V.E. Health Tech, our mission is to ensure that digital health technologies are not just innovative, but also inclusive and impactful — empowering everyone, especially those in marginalized communities.