Vizient Award
Little Sparrows Technologies’ bili-hut™ neonatal phototherapy system has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient®, the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the United States. The company showcased bili-hut™ at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange in Las Vegas on September 24.
What the designation means
Through its Innovative Technology program, Vizient asks healthcare experts on its client-led councils to evaluate selected products for their potential to improve clinical care, patient and workforce safety, and the operational performance of healthcare organizations. Vizient’s clients include academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals and non-acute care providers, representing about $156 billion in annual purchasing volume.
Why bili-hut™ stood out
bili-hut™ is a portable LED phototherapy system for neonatal jaundice. Its curved canopy surrounds the baby with intensive blue light while keeping a stable thermal environment, without the bulky overhead lamps and incubator setups common in hospitals. It is compact, lightweight and energy-efficient, works in hospital and home-care settings, and keeps parents close to their baby during treatment.
“This designation recognizes the importance of designing neonatal technology around both clinical needs and the realities of how families receive care.”
— Donna J. Brezinski, MD, founder and CEO of Little Sparrows Technologies