Amsterdam - MedPocket
Creators: Towaf, Nabila, Wendy, Nataly
School: High School Students from Thomas A. Edison CTE High School
Location: Queens, NY
Project Themes: Health & Wellness
Project Type: App Design
About this Project
MedPocket addresses the lack of healthcare and financial literacy by providing in-depth lessons, budgeting tools, and appointment booking features. We brainstormed using FigJam, refined our ideas through paper mockups and wireframes, and used user research and surveys to guide our final app design. The result is a smooth, user-friendly prototype designed to meet the needs of NYC residents.
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I found it very interesting and useful for anyone. Simple design and user-friendly features.
Dear Student Innovators,
Thank you for creating and sharing MedPocket - your dedication to addressing one of healthcare's most pressing challenges is both inspiring and timely. It's particularly impressive to see how thoughtfully you've approached the intersection of healthcare accessibility and financial literacy, two issues that affect millions of Americans daily. Your research showing that 66% of Americans struggle with basic financial literacy and that 1 in 4 adults skip healthcare due to costs really highlights why MedPocket is so necessary.
The maturity and empathy shown in your approach - from the detailed user personas to your partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital - demonstrates a deep understanding of the communities you aim to serve. It's refreshing to see a solution that doesn't just address surface-level problems but dives deep into providing comprehensive, accessible support for those who need it most.
Strengths & Positive Impact:
- Your focus on the intersection of healthcare and financial literacy addresses a critical need
- The partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital demonstrates serious commitment to implementation
- The multi-faceted approach (education, tools, community) shows deep understanding of user needs
Exciting Expansion Opportunities:
1. Strategic Partnerships
- Partner with community health centers and free clinics
- Collaborate with financial institutions offering medical loan programs
- Connect with nonprofits providing healthcare subsidies/grants
- Integrate with pharmacy discount programs like GoodRx
2. Enhanced Accessibility & Support
- Add 24/7 nurse hotline integration
- Implement video telehealth options
- Include crisis resources and emergency assistance information
- Develop robust accessibility features following WCAG 2.1 guidelines
- Add screen reader optimization and voice commands
3. Community & Education Growth
- Create peer support groups within the app
- Add gamification elements to financial/health education
- Develop specialized content for different demographics (seniors, families, etc.)
- Include multilingual support beyond just translation
4. Financial Tools Expansion
- Add crowdfunding integration for medical expenses
- Include medical bill negotiation guidance
- Create payment plan calculators
- Add insurance subsidy calculators
- Integrate HSA/FSA management tools
5. Pilot Program Suggestions
- Start with student health centers at local universities
- Partner with community centers in underserved areas
- Work with local employers to offer as an employee benefit
- Create ambassador programs in target communities
Think Bigger:
- Consider expanding to include mental health resources
- Add preventive care planning and reminder systems
- Develop AI-powered personalized healthcare guidance
- Create partnerships with medical transportation services
- Build a network of volunteer healthcare advocates
Your project has immense potential to create real change in healthcare accessibility. By incorporating these elements gradually and testing thoroughly with your target communities, MedPocket could become an essential tool for healthcare empowerment.
Keep the momentum going - your work addresses a crucial need in our healthcare system, and your thoughtful approach shows great promise for making a significant impact!
Thank you for creating and sharing MedPocket - your dedication to addressing one of healthcare's most pressing challenges is both inspiring and timely. It's particularly impressive to see how thoughtfully you've approached the intersection of healthcare accessibility and financial literacy, two issues that affect millions of Americans daily. Your research showing that 66% of Americans struggle with basic financial literacy and that 1 in 4 adults skip healthcare due to costs really highlights why MedPocket is so necessary.
The maturity and empathy shown in your approach - from the detailed user personas to your partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital - demonstrates a deep understanding of the communities you aim to serve. It's refreshing to see a solution that doesn't just address surface-level problems but dives deep into providing comprehensive, accessible support for those who need it most.
Strengths & Positive Impact:
- Your focus on the intersection of healthcare and financial literacy addresses a critical need
- The partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital demonstrates serious commitment to implementation
- The multi-faceted approach (education, tools, community) shows deep understanding of user needs
Exciting Expansion Opportunities:
1. Strategic Partnerships
- Partner with community health centers and free clinics
- Collaborate with financial institutions offering medical loan programs
- Connect with nonprofits providing healthcare subsidies/grants
- Integrate with pharmacy discount programs like GoodRx
2. Enhanced Accessibility & Support
- Add 24/7 nurse hotline integration
- Implement video telehealth options
- Include crisis resources and emergency assistance information
- Develop robust accessibility features following WCAG 2.1 guidelines
- Add screen reader optimization and voice commands
3. Community & Education Growth
- Create peer support groups within the app
- Add gamification elements to financial/health education
- Develop specialized content for different demographics (seniors, families, etc.)
- Include multilingual support beyond just translation
4. Financial Tools Expansion
- Add crowdfunding integration for medical expenses
- Include medical bill negotiation guidance
- Create payment plan calculators
- Add insurance subsidy calculators
- Integrate HSA/FSA management tools
5. Pilot Program Suggestions
- Start with student health centers at local universities
- Partner with community centers in underserved areas
- Work with local employers to offer as an employee benefit
- Create ambassador programs in target communities
Think Bigger:
- Consider expanding to include mental health resources
- Add preventive care planning and reminder systems
- Develop AI-powered personalized healthcare guidance
- Create partnerships with medical transportation services
- Build a network of volunteer healthcare advocates
Your project has immense potential to create real change in healthcare accessibility. By incorporating these elements gradually and testing thoroughly with your target communities, MedPocket could become an essential tool for healthcare empowerment.
Keep the momentum going - your work addresses a crucial need in our healthcare system, and your thoughtful approach shows great promise for making a significant impact!
Extremely well done! I'm very impressed by the all the detail that was put into the project. Not only did this team present a solution to a real world problem in the medical space, but their presentation and app were awesome!
