AI-Powered Health Literacy & Navigation Platform
Harvard Health Systems Hackathon 2026 | Team Project
Challenges Addressed: #8 · #10 · #5
What if you finally received your diagnosis — but had no idea what it meant?
ClearCare is an AI-powered health literacy platform that turns complex medical documents into plain, understandable language — instantly. Millions of patients receive lab results or diagnoses they can't interpret, leading to delayed care and poor decisions. ClearCare bridges that gap.
Beyond translation, ClearCare matches users to trusted, evidence-backed health resources, cutting through the noise of 10,000+ available tools. An AI chatbot answers health questions, busts myths, and guides users to the right care — 24/7. Available on web and mobile, in multiple languages, for everyone.
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Challenge #8 — Health Literacy (Primary) Empowering individuals to understand their own health conditions, recognize symptoms, and make informed decisions.
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Challenge #10 — Breaking Communication Barriers (Integrated Feature) AI translation of medical jargon into simple language with multilingual support.
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Challenge #5 — Too Much Information (Integrated Feature) Intelligent matching of users to reliable, evidence-backed apps and health resources.
ClearCare is organized into 6 core sections, accessible via web and mobile. Each section is designed with a specific user need in mind.
The first screen the user sees after login. Designed to give a personalized, at-a-glance view of the user's health activity and recommendations.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Personalized Feed | Displays health tips and content tailored to the user's profile, conditions, and past interactions. |
| Quick Actions | One-tap access to the Medical Translator, Chatbot, and Resource Finder. |
| Recent Activity | Shows the user's last translated documents, saved resources, and chatbot conversations. |
| Health Score Card | A simple visual summary of the user's health literacy progress over time. |
The core feature of ClearCare. Users upload or paste any medical document — lab results, diagnostic reports, prescriptions, or discharge summaries — and the AI instantly produces a clear, plain-language explanation.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Document Upload | Supports PDF, image (photo of paper), and text paste as input formats. |
| AI Explanation | Breaks down the document section by section with simple language, avoiding medical jargon. |
| Term Glossary | Every medical term is highlighted and linked to a simple definition the user can tap/click. |
| Multilingual Output | Translated explanations available in multiple languages to support non-English speakers. |
| Ask About This Report | Users can ask follow-up questions about their specific document directly in-context. |
A conversational AI assistant available 24/7 to answer health questions, bust myths, and guide users toward appropriate care. Designed for both patients and caregivers.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptom Q&A | Users describe symptoms in plain language and receive clear, safe guidance — including when to see a doctor. |
| Myth Busting | The chatbot identifies and corrects common health misconceptions with evidence-based information. |
| Caregiver Mode | A special mode tailored for family members or caregivers supporting a patient. |
| Source Citations | Every response includes references to trusted medical sources (WHO, NHS, PubMed, etc.). |
| Escalation Prompts | Detects urgent situations and clearly directs users to emergency services or a physician. |
Addresses the overwhelming number of health apps and resources available online. ClearCare's AI filters and recommends only trusted, evidence-backed tools based on the user's specific needs.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Smart Matching | AI matches users to apps and resources based on their health profile, conditions, and preferences. |
| Evidence Rating | Each recommendation shows an evidence quality score — how well-supported it is by clinical research. |
| Filters | Users can filter by: free vs. paid, language, condition type, and platform (iOS/Android/Web). |
| Community Reviews | Verified user reviews from people with similar conditions to ensure real-world relevance. |
| Saved Resources | Users can bookmark and organize their preferred apps and resources. |
A structured educational space offering accessible, accurate health content. Designed to progressively build the user's health literacy over time.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Condition Library | Simple, clear explanations of common diseases, conditions, and medical procedures. |
| Bite-Sized Articles | Short, readable articles on symptoms, treatments, medications, and prevention. |
| Literacy Quizzes | Interactive short quizzes to help users test and improve their health knowledge. |
| Myth vs. Fact Cards | Swipeable cards debunking popular health myths with cited facts. |
| Caregiver Guides | Dedicated guides for family members and caregivers supporting patients. |
Enables the entire platform to adapt to the individual user. The more information provided, the more personalized and relevant every feature becomes.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Health Profile | User inputs age, gender, existing conditions, and medications to personalize all features. |
| Language Preference | Sets the user's preferred language for all content and translations. |
| Accessibility Settings | Font size, color contrast, and text-to-speech options for users with disabilities. |
| Notifications | Optional reminders for medication, check-ups, or daily health tips. |
| Privacy & Data Control | Full transparency on data usage with options to export or delete personal data. |
- Patients who receive medical reports and struggle to understand them
- Caregivers and family members supporting a person with a health condition
- Individuals in low health-literacy communities or non-English speaking populations
- People overwhelmed by the number of available health apps and resources
- Solves a real, measurable problem: poor health literacy leads to worse outcomes and higher costs
- Integrates three hackathon challenges into one seamless, unified product
- AI at the core — not as a gimmick, but as a genuine enabler of accessibility
- Multilingual by design — inclusive of underserved and non-English-speaking populations
- Available as web and mobile, maximizing reach across all demographics
- Evidence-first approach — all recommendations and content are tied to trusted medical sources
ClearCare — Harvard Health Systems Hackathon 2026