# Pediatric Care * **Definition:** Healthcare services specifically designed for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing their physical, emotional, and social health needs, and requiring medical attention from healthcare providers specializing in children's health. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Pediatric Care ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Care**, for healthcare technology leaders * 24.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/23/2025 | [**Strengthening community well-being: The power of collaboration**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/strengthening-community-well-being-the-power-of-collaboration/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/17/2025 | [**HIMSSCast: Scaling integration for pediatric care - Healthcare Finance News**](https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/himsscast-scaling-integration-pediatric-care) | [[Healthcare Finance]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Children's Health, UT Southwestern receive 9-figure gift for $5B Dallas pediatric campus**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/capital/childrens-health-ut-southwestern-receive-9-figure-gift-for-5b-dallas-pediatric-campus/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**New tech fills forecast gap as weather balloon launches drop due to staff cuts - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/tech-fills-forecast-gap-weather-213705710.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 4/18/2025 | [**Travel Cath/IR Tech Contract in Newburyport, Massachusetts - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-cath-ir-tech-contract-in-newburyport-massachusetts-at-soliant-4212989047) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Northwell team performs hospital's 1st pediatric heart transplant**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/northwell-team-performs-hospitals-1st-pediatric-heart-transplant/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**BLUEBIRD KIDS HEALTH RAISES $31.5M TO TRANSFORM VALUE-BASED PEDIATRIC CARE**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bluebird-kids-health-raises-31-5m-to-transform-value-based-pediatric-care-302388800.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**BLUEBIRD KIDS HEALTH RAISES $31.5M TO TRANSFORM VALUE-BASED PEDIATRIC CARE**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bluebird-kids-health-raises-31-140000950.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**King City opens new clinic to boost growing pediatric care need - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/king-city-opens-clinic-boost-022405415.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 12/30/2024 | [**Ensuring Patient Privacy in Healthcare Data Analytics - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/12/30/hipaa-compliance-in-the-age-of-big-data-ensuring-patient-privacy-in-healthcare-data-analytics/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**China's Digital Healthcare Transformation: Local Vendors Lead 2025 EHR Adoption ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinas-digital-healthcare-transformation-local-150000005.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/21/2024 | [**Industry Revenue Insights and Market Worth with a Projected CAGR of 8.7or 2024 to 2031**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exploring-medical-saas-system-market-industry-revenue-insights-zmsxf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Three for 2025: What you need to know about agentic AI, cancer informatics and data ...**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/three-2025-what-you-need-know-about-agentic-ai-cancer-informatics-and-data-security-imperatives) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**The Patient Remote Monitoring Systems Market study offering a thorough summary of ... - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/patient-remote-monitoring-systems-market-study-offeringa-6celf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827918) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 12/7/2024 | [**Wearable Blood Pressure Monitoring Device Market Study Offers Insightful Analysis and ... - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wearable-blood-pressure-monitoring-device-market-study-offers-upzle) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/7/2024 | [**With an anticipated CAGR of 7.5the Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring Sensors Market ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/anticipated-cagr-75-invasive-blood-pressure-monitoring-ymmbe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**AI in Healthcare News and Updates**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/ai-in-healthcare-news-and-updates-112724/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Genomic Testing Market Poised to Reach Valuation of US$ 32.95 Billion By 2032 - Astute Analytica**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/genomic-testing-market-poised-reach-143000811.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Dr. Bimal Desai, Chief Health Informatics Officer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/dr-bimal-desai-chief-health-informatics-officer-at-children-s-hospital-of-philadelphia-138922603.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Zarminali Health Launches with $40M in Seed Funding to Transform Pediatric Care through Nationwide, Multi-specialty Practice Group**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/20/2984473/0/en/Zarminali-Health-Launches-with-40M-in-Seed-Funding-to-Transform-Pediatric-Care-through-Nationwide-Multi-specialty-Practice-Group.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Zarminali Health Launches with $40M in Seed Funding to Transform Pediatric Care through Nationwide, Multi-specialty Practice Group**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9276857/zarminali-health-launches-with-40m-in-seed-funding-to-transform-pediatric-care-through-nationwide-multi-specialty-practice-group) | [[Morningstar]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**5 Hospital Stocks Set to Thrive Amid Robust Industry Trends - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-hospital-stocks-set-thrive-170200996.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**The Healthcare Services market is projected to grow by USD 6.26 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by AI and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, shaping market evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-healthcare-services-market-is-projected-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-ai-and-the-rising-prevalence-of-chronic-diseases-shaping-market-evolution---technavio-302284193.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/3/2024 | [**Healthcare IT Market Poised for Explosive Growth, Projected to Reach $1.83 Trillion by 2031**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/851706-healthcare-it-market-poised-for-explosive-growth-projected-to-reach-1-83-trillion-by-2031) | whatech.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Priority Care Pediatrics**: A pediatric practice in Missouri serving over 30,000 patients, recognized for its integration of AI-driven EHR and medical scribe solutions to enhance operational efficiency. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**: The first pediatric hospital in the U.S., dedicated to exceptional patient care and pediatric research. - **Advocare**: A network of pediatric practices collaborating with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to improve healthcare delivery. - **Children's National Hospital**: A leading pediatric healthcare provider in Washington, D.C., focusing on innovative care and research. - **Bluebird Kids Health**: A startup focused on improving pediatric primary care access in underserved communities. - **Nationwide Children's Hospital**: A prominent pediatric healthcare institution known for its comprehensive services and research initiatives. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A children's hospital that appointed Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as CEO, emphasizing the importance of leadership in advancing pediatric care. - **Stanford Medicine Children's Health**: A leading children's hospital recognized for its integration of AI in clinical decision support and patient care. - **Becker's Healthcare**: Collaborates with health innovation centers to compile lists of leading children's hospitals in AI usage. - **Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: A leading nonprofit specialty hospital for children in South Florida, recognized for its excellence in digital health and commitment to pediatric care. - **Zarminali Health**: A startup focused on transforming pediatric care through integrated primary and specialty care, recently secured $40 million in seed funding. - **Navi Medical Technologies**: Developer of the Neonav® ECG Tip Location System, enhancing pediatric vascular access care. - **Amazon Web Services (AWS)**: A technology partner providing funding and resources to enhance pediatric healthcare through AI and cloud computing. - **Epic Systems Corporation**: A major player in the clinical perinatal software market, integrating clinical research with care delivery to enhance patient outcomes. - **Cerner Corporation**: A leading provider of health information technology solutions, focusing on clinical perinatal software and leveraging AI and cloud-based solutions. - **VSee Health**: A telehealth platform provider focused on enhancing emergency care through partnerships with organizations like Tele911. - **Tele911**: A service that diverts low-acuity 911 calls to telemedicine consultations, reducing emergency room overcrowding. - **Cortica**: An autism-focused startup that has raised $80 million to expand services for autistic children and their families. - **Mount Sinai Health System**: Launching the Hamilton and Amabel James Center for AI and Human Health to enhance healthcare delivery. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Alameda Health System and community organizations**: Efforts to address health disparities and improve pediatric care quality. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocare**: An affiliation agreement aimed at enhancing pediatric care and health outcomes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. - **Children's National Hospital and Microsoft**: Collaboration to explore generative AI applications in pediatric care. - **Broward Health and Nicklaus Children's Health System**: Approved an affiliation agreement to enhance pediatric care in Broward County, integrating community healthcare with specialized pediatric services. - **American Telemedicine Association**: Launched special interest groups to advance virtual pediatric care and generate best practices in telehealth. - **Becker's Healthcare and UC San Diego**: Collaboration to identify and promote children's hospitals pioneering AI in healthcare. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Partnered to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **VSee Health and Tele911**: This partnership aims to address emergency room overcrowding by providing on-demand telemedicine consultations. - **Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS)**: Partnered in the Advancing a Sustainable Hospital-at-Home Ecosystem at Scale project to enhance at-home digitally-enabled healthcare. - **Royal Philips and Siloam Hospitals**: A partnership to enhance AI capabilities in Indonesia's healthcare sector, focusing on clinical care and operational efficiency. - **Philips and AWS**: Expanded collaboration to enhance HealthSuite cloud services, integrating diagnostic workflows. - **Mount Sinai Health System**: Collaborating with various research entities to integrate AI with data science and genomics. - **HealthEdge and Codoxo**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance payment integrity processes for healthcare payers. - **Microsoft and Mass General Brigham**: This collaboration focuses on enhancing the use of generative AI in medical imaging to assist radiologists. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **eClinicalWorks EHR**: Priority Care Pediatrics adopted eClinicalWorks for its AI-driven EHR to enhance patient engagement and operational efficiency. - **Telehealth Growth**: The rise of telehealth services post-pandemic is reshaping pediatric care delivery, improving access and efficiency. - **Telehealth Innovations**: Implementation of telemedicine stations in schools and satellite clinics to improve access to pediatric care in underserved areas. - **AI Integration in Pediatric Care**: Children's hospitals are integrating AI for diagnostics and operational efficiency, with notable projects at Stanford Children's Health. - **Bluebird Kids Health's Tech-Enabled Approach**: Utilizing technology to enhance access and outcomes for children in Medicaid. - **AI in Pediatric Oncology**: Experts emphasize AI's potential in developing treatments for rare pediatric cancers. - **Clinical Perinatal Software**: Integrates patient management and clinical documentation to improve workflow efficiency and patient outcomes. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Children's Mercy Kansas City has significantly expanded its telehealth services, facilitating over 54,681 visits in fiscal year 2024. - **Neonav® ECG Tip Location System**: A new technology designed to improve pediatric vascular access care. - **AWS Philanthropic Commitment**: AWS is investing $10 million in pediatric care innovation, including $7 million for projects advancing pediatric research. - **Predictive Analytics Projects**: Stanford Medicine Children's Health is launching AI projects to predict newborn health outcomes and improve patient care journeys. - **AI Integration**: Children's hospitals are adopting AI technologies like machine learning and natural language processing to enhance diagnostics and patient care. - **Patient Remote Monitoring Systems**: Expected to grow significantly, driven by technological advancements and demand for patient-centered care. - **Telehealth**: Facilitates remote consultations and monitoring, improving access to healthcare services. - **Telemedicine**: Has become vital for remote consultations, particularly during the pandemic, expanding access to medical services. - **Generative AI**: Transforming healthcare by enhancing personalized medicine and optimizing treatments. - **AI in Diagnostics**: AI-driven tools are enhancing patient engagement and improving diagnostic accuracy. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: AI technologies are being utilized to analyze clinical data, assist in diagnoses, and improve patient engagement. - **AI-Powered Automation**: Platforms like Keragon are streamlining operations in healthcare by enabling non-technical staff to automate processes. - **Sunoh.ai**: An AI-powered ambient listening solution implemented to optimize clinical documentation and improve provider satisfaction. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Pediatric Care Deserts**: Challenges in accessing pediatric care in low-income neighborhoods, leading families to rely on emergency services. - **Emergency Department Readiness**: 85% of pediatric cases are treated in non-pediatric emergency departments, with low readiness scores for pediatric care. - **Pediatric Care Consent Processes**: Complex consent processes can hinder access to care, prompting health systems to streamline these through digital solutions. - **Healthcare Fragmentation**: The fragmented pediatric healthcare system necessitates coordinated care approaches to improve health outcomes for children. - **Declining Pediatric Care Access**: A significant reduction in pediatric hospitals and inpatient beds, particularly in rural areas, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Health Disparities**: Systemic inequities in pediatric care, particularly affecting Black and Hispanic children. - **Integration Complexities**: The integration of new technologies into existing healthcare systems poses challenges, particularly in pediatric care settings. - **Maturity Levels in Telemedicine**: Ongoing debate in the healthcare community about the necessity for official maturity levels for telemedicine programs. - **Regulatory Compliance**: The need for clear legal frameworks to address liability and data security challenges in remote patient monitoring and telehealth. - **Data Privacy**: The sensitive nature of healthcare data necessitates robust cybersecurity measures. - **Integration Hurdles**: Challenges in interoperability and the need for extensive training for medical staff. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Increased risks from data breaches and fraud threaten patient care and organizational integrity. - **Provider Burnout**: The increasing administrative burden on healthcare providers necessitates solutions that reduce workload and improve efficiency. - **Digital Divide**: The digital divide poses significant challenges to equitable telehealth access, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in managing patient data privacy while leveraging big data analytics. - **Data Privacy and Compliance**: Ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA while implementing AI solutions is a significant concern for healthcare providers. - **Data Security**: Concerns regarding data security and privacy in the adoption of digital health technologies, particularly in telehealth and AI. - **AI Governance**: Concerns over the governance and potential misuse of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring. ## Related Topics [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Emergency Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Hospital Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Internal Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Surgery]]; [[Pediatric Care Consent Processes]]