David Weingard

David Weingard, the founder and CEO of Fit4D, a New York City-based health technology company that enables Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) to deliver personalized care and value-based services at scale, has been announced as the recipient of the first-ever Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award. Fit4D technology-enabled coaching lowers HbA1C and helps fill the gaps in care with personalized diabetes education, motivation and support from a diabetes expert.

The Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award spotlights individual contributions to high-tech/high-touch care and awards those who demonstrate compassionate care in this area. As IT becomes increasingly recognized as a pivotal tool to improve the quality, safety, cost-effectiveness, and access to outstanding care, HIMSS is committed to ensuring a high-touch/high-tech relationship between clinicians and patients.

David will receive the esteemed honor at the HIMSS Awards Gala, one of the premier events held during the 2017 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, from February 19-23, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center