# Developmental Pediatrics * **Definition:** A subspecialty of pediatrics that focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of developmental and behavioral disorders in children, including conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental issues. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Developmental Pediatrics ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Developmental Pediatrics**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 12/26/2024 | [**Top 5 Most-Watched Videos of 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-most-watched-videos-of-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Critical Care Equipment Market Analysis with a Striking CAGR of 4.2rom 2024 to 2031 - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/critical-care-equipment-market-analysis-striking-cagr-42-from-x7fff) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Phoenix Children's Ranks Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in the U.S. in 2024**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/phoenix-childrens-ranks-among-top-100-healthiest-workplaces-in-the-us-in-2024-302333923.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Top 5 Most-Viewed Diabetes Content of 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-most-viewed-diabetes-content-of-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Health care technology trends 2025: AI benefits, wearable use cases and telehealth expansion - AMA**](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/health-care-technology-trends-2025-ai-benefits-wearable-use-cases-and) | [[AMA]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Inequitable rural health trends are alarming-and unacceptable**](https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/inequitable-rural-health-trends-are-alarming-and-unacceptable) | [[AMA]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Arintra's Fully Automated Medical Coding Solution Now Available in Epic Toolbox**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210164395/en/Arintra%E2%80%99s-Fully-Automated-Medical-Coding-Solution-Now-Available-in-Epic-Toolbox/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 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]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/deep-dive-exploring-one-most-advanced-telemedicine-programs-us) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 11/4/2024 | [**Black Book Research Announces 2024 Awards for Excellence in Behavioral Health IT**](https://www.newswire.com/news/black-book-research-announces-2024-awards-for-excellence-in-behavioral-22458097) | [[Newswire]] | | 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]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**6 children's hospitals leading AI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/6-childrens-hospitals-leading-ai.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**6 children's hospitals leading in AI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/6-childrens-hospitals-leading-ai.html?target=_blank) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**The Power of “Techquity”: How Telehealth Can Help Promote Health Equity**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/the-power-of-techquity-how-telehealth-can-help-promote-health-equity/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Look Who's Talking at HLTH - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/look-whos-talking-at-hlth/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Virtual Healthcare October 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/virtual-healthcare-october-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**Chutes Walgreens snags former Optum and CVS exec; 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Patel**: Physician-in-chief at Phoenix Children's, emphasizing the importance of leadership in enhancing patient care. - **Dennis Dietzen**: Division Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Phoenix Children's Hospital. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A pediatric health system that has appointed Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as CEO, emphasizing advancements in pediatric care and research. - **Stanford Children's Health**: Leads in AI integration for predicting health outcomes and enhancing patient care. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: Developed AI tools for improved cell identification and partnered for CAR-T cell production to enhance pediatric cancer treatment. - **Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: Recognized for excellence in digital health and patient engagement. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Interdisciplinary teams**: Developmental pediatricians often work with psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care for children with developmental delays. - **Collaboration between healthcare providers and educational institutions**: Many developmental pediatricians work with schools and early intervention programs to support children with developmental delays. - **Collaboration between pediatricians and technology companies**: Developmental pediatricians are increasingly partnering with tech firms to create tools that assist in monitoring child development through apps and telehealth services. - **Partnerships with technology companies**: Developmental pediatricians are increasingly collaborating with tech firms to create apps and tools for monitoring child development. - **The Possibilities Project (TPP)**: An innovation team aiming to facilitate health discussions between adolescents and pediatricians. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: Developed an adolescent health questionnaire to improve communication between doctors and adolescent patients. - **Amazon Web Services and Pediatric Health Systems**: Providing funding to enhance AI and cloud computing initiatives aimed at improving children's healthcare. - **Phoenix Children's Research Institute and University of Arizona**: Working together to recruit and retain top scientists for pediatric research. - **Becker's Healthcare and UC San Diego**: Collaborating to compile a list of leading children's hospitals pioneering AI usage. - **Prolacta Bioscience**: Appointed Dr. Sandra Sullivan to enhance clinical education and professional development in neonatology. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Collaborating to establish a CAR-T cell production center for pediatric patients. - **Amazon and Children's Health**: Amazon pledged $3 million to pediatric healthcare organizations and is integrating AI tools into healthcare systems. - **Surrey Place and Strata Health**: Collaborating to enhance referral processes for primary care clinicians and hospitals, integrating technology to streamline patient referrals. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: Forming a commercial partnership to integrate technologies for improved clinical decision-making in critical care. - **Ixcela and Roper St. Francis Healthcare**: Launching a virtual clinic to support cancer patients focusing on gut health and personalized nutritional therapy. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Collaborating to enhance patient experiences through 'Hospital at Home' services. - **XpertDox and Lone Star Circle of Care**: Partnering to improve medical coding processes and revenue cycle efficiency using AI technology. - **Eximia Research and Integrated Clinical Trial Services**: Eximia Research acquired ICTS to expand its clinical trial network and enhance access to innovative healthcare solutions. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Expansion of Services**: Phoenix Children's is enhancing its developmental pediatrics services to better support children with developmental disorders. - **Telehealth services**: The rise of telehealth has allowed developmental pediatricians to reach more families, providing consultations and follow-ups remotely, which is especially beneficial for those in rural areas. - **Screening tools and apps**: Developmental screening tools are being digitized, allowing parents to assess their child's development through mobile applications. - **FASD Reevaluation**: Advocacy for reconsidering the FASD diagnosis to better reflect current understanding of developmental differences. - **Digital screening tools**: The use of digital platforms for developmental screening has increased, allowing for quicker identification of developmental delays and access to resources. - **Parent engagement apps**: Apps designed to educate parents about developmental milestones and provide resources for early intervention are becoming more prevalent. - **Telehealth Innovations**: Increasing accessibility and efficiency in pediatric care through telehealth and telemedicine advancements. - **Generative AI in Pediatrics**: Children's Health implemented a generative AI solution to enhance clinical documentation and workflow. - **AI Integration in Pediatric Care**: Stanford Children's Health is utilizing AI for predicting newborn health outcomes and improving patient care journeys. - **Remote Monitoring Programs at CHOP**: Implementing remote management programs for pediatric patients, utilizing digital health devices for telehealth check-ins. - **Multidisciplinary Approach**: Dr. Dannah Raz is recognized for her multidisciplinary approach to treating developmental and behavioral conditions, including autism and ADHD. - **Use of AI in developmental assessments**: Artificial intelligence is being utilized to analyze developmental milestones and identify potential delays through data-driven approaches. - **Virtual Family-Centered Rounds**: UC Davis Children's Hospital's implementation of virtual rounds has significantly increased family participation, particularly benefiting minority families. - **Adolescent Health Questionnaire**: A tool developed by CHOP to address unique health concerns of adolescents during preventive care visits. - **Research on Childhood Obesity**: Yale researchers are advocating for new billing codes to facilitate reimbursement for intensive health behavior interventions for childhood obesity. - **AI in Pediatric Care**: AI technologies are being integrated into healthcare systems to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. - **AI-Driven Ambient Assist Technology**: NextGen Healthcare has expanded its AI-driven Ambient Assist technology to include specialty-specific modules for pediatrics, improving efficiency in clinical settings. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Children's Mercy Kansas City significantly expanded its telehealth services, achieving high patient satisfaction. - **AI for Diagnostics**: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's CelloType tool enhances cell identification accuracy in tissue images. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Training and resources**: There is a need for ongoing training for pediatricians in the latest developmental screening tools and interventions. - **Access to care**: Many families face barriers to accessing developmental pediatric services, particularly in rural or underserved areas. - **Data privacy**: As technology integrates into developmental pediatrics, concerns about the privacy and security of children's health data are paramount. - **Limited Pediatric-Focused Innovation**: Challenges in the industry regarding the pace of innovation specifically tailored for pediatric care. - **Quality of care**: There is a concern that the rapid adoption of technology may lead to a decrease in the quality of personalized care that developmental pediatricians provide. - **Pediatric Care Complexity**: The intricate nature of pediatric care consent processes can hinder access to necessary services. - **Health Disparities**: Efforts to address health disparities in pediatric care, particularly among underserved populations. - **Access to Pediatric Healthcare**: Despite effective interventions for childhood obesity, access remains limited, prompting calls for systemic changes to improve treatment availability. - **Shortage of Pediatric Researchers**: A critical shortage of physician-scientists and funding in pediatric research could impact advancements in child healthcare. - **Privacy and Consent in Adolescent Healthcare**: Pediatricians face challenges in balancing the autonomy of teenage patients with state regulations and parental authority, complicating the consent process. - **Transition from NICU to Home**: Families face anxiety and challenges in caring for NICU graduates, who are at risk for acute and chronic health problems. - **Medicaid Cuts**: Concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid and their impact on healthcare access for low-income families, particularly affecting children's health. - **FASD Label Concerns**: Criticism that the FASD label perpetuates stereotypes and hinders support for affected children and families. - **Telemedicine Maturity Levels**: Ongoing debate in the healthcare community about the need for official maturity levels for telemedicine programs. - **Racial Disparities in Genetic Testing**: Despite similar diagnostic yields, systemic barriers persist in access to genetic testing for non-white patients. - **Digital Divide**: The disparity in access to telehealth services, particularly affecting vulnerable populations, necessitating long-term commitments for sustainable solutions. - **Quality of Care**: Ensuring consistent, high-quality care across all service sites within the health system remains a priority. - **Data Management in Healthcare**: Healthcare providers face challenges with noisy data in electronic health records, contributing to burnout and decreased productivity. ## Related Topics [[Pediatrics]]; [[Behavioral Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Care]]