# Pediatrics * **Definition:** The branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Pediatrics ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatrics**, for healthcare technology leaders * 11.3K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/8/2025 | [**OrthoPediatrics Corp. Expands Scoliosis Portfolio with Launch of VerteGlide™ System**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/08/3057581/0/en/OrthoPediatrics-Corp-Expands-Scoliosis-Portfolio-with-Launch-of-VerteGlide-System.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**Heavy Cannabis Use Impairs Memory, Increasingly Linked to Schizophrenia**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2831052) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 3/28/2025 | [**AAP Drops Updated Policy: Pediatricians Must Disclose Mistakes**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/aap-drops-updated-policy-pediatricians-must-disclose-2025a10007fw) | [[Medscape]] | | 3/20/2025 | [**OURA Appoints Ricky Bloomfield, MD as Chief Medical Officer - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ura-appoints-ricky-bloomfield-md-120000286.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/18/2025 | [**OrthoPediatrics Corp. Joins Crossroads Pediatric Device Consortium to Advance ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/orthopediatrics-corp-joins-crossroads-pediatric-200500130.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/17/2025 | [**OrthoPediatrics Corp. Joins Crossroads Pediatric Device Consortium to Advance Pediatric Medical Device Innovation**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/17/3044080/0/en/OrthoPediatrics-Corp-Joins-Crossroads-Pediatric-Device-Consortium-to-Advance-Pediatric-Medical-Device-Innovation.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**Modern Pediatrics Expands to Dallas, Bringing Affordable Concierge Pediatrics with In ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/modern-pediatrics-expands-to-dallas-bringing-affordable-concierge-pediatrics-with-in-home-visits-and-247-virtual-care-302399999.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**A Big Expansion in Physician-Owned and Operated Pediatric Care is Coming to Orange County: Two New Ocean Pediatrics Offices Will Open in Early 2025**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/02/11/3024439/0/en/A-Big-Expansion-in-Physician-Owned-and-Operated-Pediatric-Care-is-Coming-to-Orange-County-Two-New-Ocean-Pediatrics-Offices-Will-Open-in-Early-2025.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Moving Toward Implementation of Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Health Care The ...**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/articlepdf/2830339/jama_van_genderen_2025_vp_250020_1738942289.32031.pdf) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Launching the Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN) A Consortium to Facilitate ...**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/articlepdf/2830340/jama_emb_2025_vp_250019_1738942291.693.pdf) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Clarity Pediatrics Expands US Footprint Bringing Industry-Leading, AAP-Recommended ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122284751/en/Clarity-Pediatrics-Expands-US-Footprint-Bringing-Industry-Leading-AAP-Recommended-ADHD-Care-to-Texas) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Clarity Pediatrics Expands US Footprint Bringing Industry-Leading, AAP-Recommended ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/beverlyhillschamber/20250122284751/en) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Clarity Pediatrics Expands US Footprint Bringing Industry-Leading, AAP-Recommended ADHD Care to Texas**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122284751/en/Clarity-Pediatrics-Expands-US-Footprint-Bringing-Industry-Leading-AAP-Recommended-ADHD-Care-to-Texas/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Clarity Pediatrics Expands US Footprint Bringing Industry-Leading, AAP-Recommended ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/siliconvalley/20250122284751/en) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Clarity Pediatrics Expands US Footprint Bringing Industry-Leading, AAP-Recommended ADHD Care to Texas**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122284751/en/Clarity-Pediatrics-Expands-US-Footprint-Bringing-Industry-Leading-AAP-Recommended-ADHD-Care-to-Texas/) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Pediatrics Plus Partners with Leavitt Equity Partners for Next Phase of Growth**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250113384196/en/Pediatrics-Plus-Partners-with-Leavitt-Equity-Partners-for-Next-Phase-of-Growth) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Pediatrics Plus Partners with Leavitt Equity Partners for Next Phase of Growth - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250113384196/pediatrics-plus-partners-with-leavitt-equity-partners-for-next-phase-of-growth) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Pediatrics Plus Partners with Leavitt Equity Partners for Next Phase of Growth**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250113384196/en/Pediatrics-Plus-Partners-with-Leavitt-Equity-Partners-for-Next-Phase-of-Growth/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Pediatrics Plus Partners with Leavitt Equity Partners for Next Phase of Growth**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pediatrics-plus-partners-leavitt-equity-130000337.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**Alameda Health System is recognized for excellence in pediatric primary care**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alameda-health-system-recognized-excellence-205000076.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]] | | 9/20/2024 | [**XpertDox Partners with Blue Fish Pediatrics to Enhance Medical Coding Efficiency with AI-Powered Healthcare Coding Software**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xpertdox-partners-with-blue-fish-pediatrics-to-enhance-medical-coding-efficiency-with-ai-powered-healthcare-coding-software-302253691.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/11/2024 | [**Celebration Pediatrics Welcomes Dr. Victoria Larson, MD, to Their Team of Expert Pediatricians**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/celebration-pediatrics-welcomes-dr-victoria-larson-md-to-their-team-of-expert-pediatricians-302242111.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 7/17/2024 | [**25-Provider Pediatric Practice Selects eClinicalWorks EHR and Sunoh.ai**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717545160/en/25-Provider-Pediatric-Practice-Selects-eClinicalWorks-EHR-and-Sunoh.ai/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Modern Pediatrics**: A concierge pediatrics group based in Austin that offers in-home visits and 24/7 virtual care, making pediatric care more accessible. - **Phoenix Children's**: A pediatric health system enhancing care through leadership appointments in various specialties. - **Perfecting Peds**: A pediatric pharmacy service focusing on managing complex medication regimens for children. - **Pediatrica Health Group**: A pediatric primary care organization based in Miami that focuses on equitable access to innovative care for children. - **Pediatrics Plus**: A pediatric therapy provider expanding services through partnerships to support children with special needs. - **Imagine Pediatrics**: A healthcare provider offering virtual and in-home care for children with special healthcare needs, emphasizing accessibility. - **Blueberry Pediatrics**: A virtual pediatric care provider enhancing access to care through strategic leadership and partnerships. - **Phoenix Children's Hospital**: A pediatric healthcare institution focusing on in-house software development to create tailored solutions for pediatric care. - **Priority Care Pediatrics**: A pediatric practice that utilizes eClinicalWorks' AI-driven EHR and healow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and patient engagement. - **American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)**: A professional organization of pediatricians that advocates for children's health and well-being, providing guidelines and support for pediatric care. - **Texas Children's Pediatrics**: Focused on physician wellness and addressing mental health challenges in children post-pandemic. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: A prestigious pediatric hospital recognized for its contributions to child health and academic pediatrics. - **OrthoPediatrics Corp.**: A company focused exclusively on pediatric orthopedics, offering over 70 products to enhance the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. - **Palm Beach Pediatrics**: A pediatric practice focusing on mental health screenings and integrating digital health solutions to improve patient care. - **Dr. Steven Abelowitz**: Founder and Medical Director of Ocean Pediatrics, focusing on advanced and compassionate pediatric care. - **Dr. Ashley Pediatrics**: A pediatric practice in Walnut Creek, CA, offering personalized in-home and telemedicine services to enhance patient-centered care. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Pediatrica Health Group and Daytona Beach Pediatrics**: Pediatrica Health Group acquired Daytona Beach Pediatrics to enhance access to care and streamline administrative tasks. - **OrthoPediatrics and Crossroads Pediatric Device Consortium**: A partnership aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of pediatric medical devices. - **HealthPartners and Perfecting Peds**: Partnership to provide personalized pharmacy support for high-risk children, addressing polypharmacy issues. - **Leavitt Equity Partners and Pediatrics Plus**: Supporting specialized care for children through enhanced service offerings and expansion. - **Care+ Pediatrics and Praesidian Capital**: Investment partnership aimed at expanding pediatric urgent care services. - **AMPSDC and CareerPhysician, LLC**: Aiming to enhance leadership resources for academic pediatricians across the US and Canada. - **KidsX**: An accelerator focusing on pediatric innovation, collaborating with member hospitals to refine technologies for pediatric care. - **Children's National Hospital and BARDA**: Leading the Special Populations Hub within the BARDA Accelerator Network, focusing on pediatric care and innovation. - **Atrium Health and community paramedics**: Collaboration to implement the pediatric hospital-at-home program, ensuring comprehensive care for children at home. - **Cook Children's and Artisight**: Collaboration to develop a virtual nursing program that includes AI applications tailored to pediatrics. - **eClinicalWorks and Priority Care Pediatrics**: Integration of AI-driven EHR solutions to improve operational efficiency and patient care. - **Yosi Health and Palm Beach Pediatrics**: Collaboration to enhance patient experience through digital screening platforms. - **Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Blueberry Pediatrics**: Expanding partnership to provide 24/7 virtual pediatric healthcare and at-home diagnostic devices for youth in care. - **Stanford Children's Health and UC San Diego**: Collaboration to pioneer AI integration in pediatric healthcare. - **Blueberry Pediatrics and Centene/Aetna**: Strategic partnerships to enhance health outcomes for Medicaid members. - **OrthoPediatrics and iotaMotion, Inc.**: Developing a robotic-assisted insertion system for cochlear implants. - **Zarminali Health and various investors**: Raised seed funding to establish a national pediatric care practice. - **Rutgers Health and CDC**: Initiated a lead and heavy-metal screening program to improve maternal and child health outcomes. - **XpertDox and Blue Fish Pediatrics**: This partnership aims to improve medical coding efficiency and clinical documentation through AI-powered solutions. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Elliston Pediatrics Concierge Model**: Offering personalized pediatric care through advanced telemedicine technology, focusing on preventive health. - **Accelerate 2025 Initiative**: Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics' initiative focusing on health equity and training future leaders in pediatric care. - **AAP Clinical Guidelines on Opioid Prescribing**: New guidelines emphasizing safe opioid prescribing practices for pediatricians to manage pain while minimizing addiction risks. - **Error Disclosure Training**: The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the need for pediatricians to disclose adverse events and medical errors to promote transparency. - **Mental Health Screenings in Pediatrics**: Increased focus on mental health screenings for children, integrating tools for early intervention. - **Virtual Pediatric Care Initiatives**: The American Telemedicine Association has launched special interest groups to advance virtual pediatric care. - **OrthoPediatrics Enabling Technologies Division**: Launched to address unmet pediatric orthopedic needs and expand into digital health and advanced technology markets. - **Telehealth and Online Registration**: Technological advancements making pediatric healthcare more accessible and convenient for parents. - **SPARK for Innovations in Pediatrics**: A hub within the BARDA Accelerator Network aimed at enhancing health security through pediatric-focused innovations. - **In-home Visits and Virtual Care**: Modern Pediatrics has launched in-home visits and 24/7 virtual care, emphasizing personalized, home-based pediatric care. - **AI in Pediatrics**: Cook Children's is exploring AI applications for monitoring children's health, particularly for autism. - **NHLBI Pediatric Lipid Screening Guidelines**: New guidelines endorsed by AAP for cholesterol checks in children, aiming for early intervention. - **AI in Pediatric Care**: Growing use of AI technologies in pediatric practices to enhance efficiency and patient engagement. - **Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives**: Efforts by pediatric residency programs to increase representation and support for underrepresented minorities in medicine. - **Clarity Pediatrics' ADHD Care Model**: Combining personalized support and telehealth services to address the growing demand for ADHD treatment. - **AI in Pediatric Healthcare**: Mount Sinai Health System's establishment of a Center for Artificial Intelligence in Children's Health to enhance diagnostics and treatment personalization. - **AI-driven EHR by eClinicalWorks**: Implemented by Priority Care Pediatrics to streamline operations and improve patient care. - **Pediatric Hospital-at-Home**: Atrium Health's program aims to reduce readmission rates and improve patient satisfaction by providing hospital-level care at home. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Children's Mercy Kansas City has expanded its telehealth services, facilitating over 54,681 visits in fiscal year 2024. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Pediatric Workforce Shortage**: A critical shortage of pediatric specialists, particularly in developmental-behavioral, neurology, and psychiatry. - **Pediatric Specialty Care Shortages**: A significant shortage of pediatric specialists leading to increased demand for innovative care models. - **Polypharmacy in Pediatrics**: The risk of dangerous drug interactions due to multiple medications prescribed to children, necessitating careful management. - **Pediatric workforce shortage**: A significant decline in interest in pediatric residency programs has led to a critical shortage of specialists in various pediatric fields. - **Funding issues in pediatric healthcare**: Chronic underfunding and lack of support for children's welfare legislation threaten the sustainability of pediatric care. - **Pediatric Care Consent Processes**: Complexity in pediatric care consent processes can hinder access, necessitating streamlined digital solutions. - **State-Specific Medicaid Policies**: Unique challenges in pediatrics include varying state Medicaid policies and the lack of FDA-approved monitoring devices for children. - **Pediatric Surgery Funding**: Underfunding in pediatric surgery leaves millions without access to critical care, highlighting the need for investment. - **Pediatric GLP-1 Use**: Research on pediatric use of GLP-1 medications has been limited, highlighting the need for comprehensive data. - **Mental Health in Children**: Increased mental health challenges post-pandemic necessitate enhanced training for pediatricians in psychiatric care. - **Political Apathy and Funding Issues**: Challenges in pediatric healthcare exacerbated by inadequate funding and conservative policies affecting children's welfare. - **Decline in Pediatric Inpatient Units**: Significant closures of pediatric inpatient units in U.S. hospitals, leading to reduced access to specialized care. - **Burnout Among Physicians**: High levels of burnout among healthcare providers, exacerbated by the pandemic, pose challenges to maintaining quality pediatric care. - **Stigma Surrounding Mental Health**: Challenges in addressing mental health conditions in pediatrics due to stigma affecting patient care and healthcare priorities. - **Physician Burnout**: A significant issue in pediatric healthcare, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with initiatives underway to improve physician well-being. - **Implementation of Error Disclosure**: Challenges include fear of repercussions and lack of training in error disclosure practices among pediatricians. - **Staffing Shortages**: The healthcare industry faces significant staffing shortages, particularly in pediatrics, with projections indicating a potential shortage of up to 86,000 doctors by 2036. - **Public Trust in Healthcare**: Declining trust in medical professionals, influenced by misinformation and health literacy issues, poses challenges for pediatric care. - **Access to Care**: Ensuring that children, especially those in rural or underserved areas, have access to necessary healthcare services. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Care]]; [[Developmental Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatric Internal Medicine]]; [[Pedriatrics]]; [[Pediatric Surgery]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Hospital Medicine]]