# Pediatric Cardiology * **Definition:** A medical specialty that involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital and acquired cardiovascular problems in fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Cardiology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Cardiology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 1/31/2025 | [**BrightHeart Unveils Breakthrough AI Results at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/aptechnologynews/20250130238557/en/BrightHeart-Unveils-Breakthrough-AI-Results-at-the-Society-for-Maternal-Fetal-Medicine-SMFM-2025-Pregnancy-Meeting-Revolutionizing-Prenatal-Care) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**BrightHeart Unveils Breakthrough AI Results at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brightheart-unveils-breakthrough-ai-results-060000117.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Vanderbilt pediatric cardiology chief stepping down - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/vanderbilt-pediatric-cardiology-chief-stepping-down.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**VUMC pediatric cardiology chief to step down**](https://www.beckersasc.com/cardiology/vumc-pediatric-cardiology-chief-to-step-down.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 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]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**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]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Prominent Pediatric Cardiology Practice Joins BayCare**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prominent-pediatric-cardiology-practice-joins-baycare-302326434.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Prominent Pediatric Cardiology Practice Joins BayCare**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/prominent-pediatric-cardiology-practice-joins-171200708.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**180+ chief medical officers to know - 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/180-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2025.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 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 | [**Thryv Therapeutics Announces the Appointment of Esteemed Executive Leader Amy ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thryv-therapeutics-announces-the-appointment-of-esteemed-executive-leader-amy-sehnert-md-as-chief-medical-officer-302310794.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 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]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Nicklaus Children's Hospital is Honored for Digital Excellence as a 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nicklaus-childrens-hospital-is-honored-for-digital-excellence-as-a-2024-digital-health-most-wired-survey-recipient-302301702.html) | [[PR 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]] | | 9/26/2024 | [**Spark Biomedical Launches New Academic Research Fellowship Program Focused on Medical Device Entrepreneurship**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/26/2954057/0/en/Spark-Biomedical-Launches-New-Academic-Research-Fellowship-Program-Focused-on-Medical-Device-Entrepreneurship.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823929) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822727) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**Audio Highlights**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822137) | [[JAMA Network]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Pediatric Cardiologists**: Medical doctors specializing in diagnosing and treating heart conditions in children, including congenital heart defects and acquired heart diseases. - **Children's Hospitals**: Specialized healthcare facilities that focus on treating children, often with dedicated pediatric cardiology departments. - **MUSC Children's Heart Network**: Recognized for its excellence in pediatric cardiology. - **Rady Children's Hospital**: One of the top-ranked facilities in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery. - **Society for Pediatric Cardiology (SPC)**: A society dedicated to advancing the field of pediatric cardiology through education, research, and advocacy. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: A leading pediatric hospital known for its innovative care and research, particularly in pediatric cardiology. - **American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)**: A professional organization that provides guidelines and resources for pediatric healthcare, including cardiology. - **Cincinnati Children's Hospital**: Ranked highly in pediatric specialties, including cardiology, and known for its commitment to high-quality care and medical research. - **Children's National Hospital**: A healthcare institution that supports pediatric cardiology innovations and has awarded grants to pediatric cardiology innovators. - **Phoenix Children's Hospital**: A leading pediatric care facility that has appointed Dr. Jon F. McGreevy to enhance pediatric emergency medicine services. - **Texas Children's Hospital**: Recognized as the No. 1 pediatric heart center in the U.S. for eight consecutive years, performing over 1,000 surgeries annually. - **Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI)**: An organization focused on supporting the development of medical devices tailored for children, particularly those with congenital heart defects. - **Healthcare Technology Companies**: Organizations that develop technologies and devices aimed at improving pediatric cardiac care, such as telemedicine platforms and cardiac monitoring devices. - **Children's Healthcare**: An organization focused on improving pediatric care, particularly in rural areas, through scholarships and training programs. - **Children's Health**: A pediatric health system that integrates AI solutions to improve clinical workflows and patient care. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A prominent children's hospital that has expanded its telehealth services and appointed Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as CEO to enhance pediatric care. - **Mercer-Children's Healthcare Alliance**: A collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing pediatric care in underserved areas of Georgia. - **MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital**: Recognized for its efforts in infant immunization, particularly against RSV, and providing specialized pediatric care. - **Intermountain Children's Health**: Partnered with Fabric Genomics to analyze whole genomes of children, enhancing diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Academic Institutions and Hospitals**: Collaborations between pediatric cardiology departments and academic institutions to advance research and clinical practices in pediatric heart health. - **Research collaborations**: Pediatric cardiology researchers often collaborate with universities and pharmaceutical companies to advance treatment options and clinical trials. - **BayCare Medical Group**: Integration of Pediatric Cardiology Associates and Tampa Bay Adult Congenital Heart Center to enhance pediatric services in West Central Florida. - **Cincinnati Children's and Peyton Manning Children's Hospital**: Announced a partnership to enhance pediatric cardiology care, appointing Dr. Roosevelt Bryant III as chief of pediatric and congenital heart surgery. - **Rivers Health and Hoops Family Children's Hospital**: Collaboration to provide specialized pediatric cardiology services with the hiring of Dr. Jeffrey Harris. - **Technology Firms**: Partnerships with tech companies to integrate advanced diagnostic tools and telehealth services into pediatric cardiology practices. - **Nemours Children's Health**: Opened a new cardiac specialty care clinic in Selbyville, Delaware, to enhance pediatric cardiac services. - **Collaboration between hospitals and technology companies**: Many children's hospitals partner with tech firms to develop innovative solutions for pediatric cardiac care, such as telemedicine platforms and remote monitoring devices. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocare**: An affiliation agreement to enhance pediatric care and health outcomes in their communities through shared resources and expertise. - **CHOP and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Partnership to establish a CAR-T cell production center for pediatric immunotherapy. - **Epic and GeneDx**: Collaboration to integrate rapid whole genome sequencing into Epic's EHR for enhanced pediatric care. - **Press Ganey and Arkansas Children's Hospital**: A partnership aimed at enhancing patient experiences using feedback and analytics to improve care delivery. - **Fabric Genomics and Intermountain Children's Health**: This partnership aims to expedite the diagnosis of genetic diseases in pediatric patients through advanced genomic analysis. - **Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Heart Institute**: Collaborating to create a cardiovascular health and research center at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston. - **Children's Health and Pieces Technologies**: Collaboration to implement generative AI solutions for improved clinical documentation and workflow. - **Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System**: An exclusive partnership to enhance healthcare services in India, focusing on clinical excellence in specialties including cardiology. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: Collaborated to integrate technologies that enhance clinical decision-making in critical care settings. - **UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital and Brook Health**: Partnered to implement a remote patient monitoring program that significantly reduced heart failure readmissions. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Partnered to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **Philips and AWS**: Expanded collaboration to offer cloud-based integrated diagnostics solutions, enhancing healthcare efficiency. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in Pediatric Cardiology**: The rise of telemedicine platforms that allow pediatric cardiologists to consult with patients remotely, improving access to care. - **Mercer-Children's Healthcare Alliance**: Provides scholarships for medical students specializing in pediatrics to serve in rural areas, addressing healthcare provider shortages. - **AI in Pediatric Cardiology**: Viz HCM technology, the first FDA-cleared AI solution for analyzing ECGs, aims to improve diagnosis and treatment timelines for pediatric patients with HCM. - **Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!**: A competition awarding $50,000 to innovators in pediatric cardiology to support the development of tailored medical devices. - **Remote Monitoring Programs at CHOP**: CHOP has implemented 11 remote management programs for pediatric patients, utilizing digital health devices for monitoring conditions like congenital heart disease. - **Wearable Cardiac Monitors**: Development of wearable devices that monitor heart rates and rhythms in children, providing real-time data to healthcare providers. - **Wearable technology**: The development of wearable devices that monitor heart rates and other vital signs in children with cardiac conditions is becoming more prevalent. - **Generative AI in Pediatrics**: Children's Health utilizes AI to automate clinical tasks and improve communication among healthcare professionals. - **Cloud-Based EHR Solutions**: Athenahealth is developing cloud-based EHR software tailored for specialty practices, including pediatrics. - **Gene Therapy for Danon Disease**: CHOP reported promising results from the first gene therapy trial for Danon disease, highlighting advancements in treating rare pediatric heart conditions. - **Telehealth Initiatives**: The American Telemedicine Association launched Special Interest Groups to advance virtual pediatric care and best practices in telehealth. - **Telehealth Expansion at Children's Mercy**: The hospital has significantly expanded its telehealth services, achieving high patient satisfaction and facilitating over 54,681 visits in fiscal year 2024. - **Zarminali Health's Outpatient Model**: Aiming to create a seamless healthcare journey for children by integrating primary and specialty care. - **Genomic Testing and Personalized Medicine**: The integration of whole genome sequencing into newborn screening to target rare genomic conditions, enhancing early diagnosis and preventive health strategies. - **AI in Prenatal Care**: BrightHeart's AI software aims to improve detection of congenital heart defects during fetal ultrasounds, enhancing prenatal care outcomes. - **AI in Prenatal Ultrasound**: BrightHeart is pioneering the integration of AI in prenatal ultrasound systems to enhance the detection of congenital heart defects. - **AI Integration in Children's Hospitals**: A select group of children's hospitals is adopting AI technologies to enhance diagnostics and streamline operations. - **3D Printing for Cardiac Models**: Utilization of 3D printing technology to create patient-specific cardiac models for pre-surgical planning and education. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Care**: Challenges in ensuring equitable access to pediatric cardiology services, particularly in rural or underserved areas. - **Healthcare Accessibility**: Ensuring access to high-quality pediatric cardiology care remains a challenge, particularly in underserved regions. - **Access to care**: Despite advancements, there are still disparities in access to pediatric cardiology care, particularly in rural areas. - **Need for Pediatric Devices**: Approximately 40,000 children are born annually with congenital heart defects, highlighting the urgent need for specialized pediatric medical devices. - **Training and resources**: There is a need for ongoing training for healthcare providers in the latest technologies and treatment protocols in pediatric cardiology. - **Need for Pediatric-Specific Devices**: Experts emphasize the urgent need for medical devices specifically designed for children, as existing technologies often do not meet their unique physiological needs. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Efforts are needed to address health disparities in pediatric care, particularly among underserved populations. - **Limited Pediatric-Focused Innovation**: The pediatric sector faces challenges in innovation compared to adult healthcare, impacting technology adoption. - **Complexity of Pediatric Conditions**: Remote monitoring remains more common in adults due to the complexity of pediatric conditions, which often require multiple devices and specialized care. - **Digital Divide**: The complexity of pediatric care consent processes and the digital divide pose challenges to equitable telehealth access, particularly for vulnerable populations. - **Fragmented Pediatric Healthcare System**: Zarminali Health addresses the challenges of a fragmented system by leveraging technology for coordinated care. - **Healthcare Access in Rural Areas**: Significant shortages of pediatricians in rural Georgia highlight the need for targeted training and incentives for healthcare providers. - **Skepticism Towards AI**: Clinician skepticism regarding AI adoption poses challenges for integration into pediatric healthcare. - **Validation of AI Devices**: Concerns have been raised regarding many FDA-approved AI devices for pediatric use being validated solely on adult data, questioning their effectiveness for children. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information collected through telemedicine and wearable devices. - **Data privacy and security**: With the increase in telemedicine and wearable devices, there are growing concerns about the privacy and security of sensitive health data. - **Integration of Technology**: The need for seamless integration of new technologies into existing healthcare systems without disrupting patient care. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Internal Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Nephrology]]; [[Pediatric Radiology]]; [[Pediatric Hematology]]; [[Pediatric Care]]; [[Pediatric Hospital Medicine]]