# Pediatric Emergency Medicine * **Definition:** A subspecialty of emergency medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries in infants, children, and adolescents, emphasizing the unique physiological and developmental needs of this population. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Emergency Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Emergency Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 4.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**The specialty that feels most valued by employers**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/hospital-physician-relationships/the-specialty-that-feels-most-valued-by-employers/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 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]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Flu-related pediatric deaths reach 168: 4 things to know**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/flu-related-pediatric-deaths-reach-168-4-things-to-know/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Improving the patient experience can pay dividends you may not expect**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/improving-patient-experience-can-pay-dividends-you-may-not-expect) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 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]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**VSee Health Announces Partnership with Tele911 to Create First Virtual Emergency Department**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241216885724/vsee-health-announces-partnership-with-tele911-to-create-first-virtual-emergency-department) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**VSee Health Announces Partnership with Tele911 to Create First Virtual Emergency Department**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216885724/en/VSee-Health-Announces-Partnership-with-Tele911-to-Create-First-Virtual-Emergency-Department/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**VSee Health Announces Partnership with Tele911 to Create First Virtual Emergency Department**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216885724/en/VSee-Health-Announces-Partnership-with-Tele911-to-Create-First-Virtual-Emergency-Department/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827918) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 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]] | | 11/18/2024 | [**Jon McGreevy, MD, MSPH, FAAP, Named Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jon-mcgreevy-md-msph-faap-named-division-chief-of-pediatric-emergency-medicine-at-phoenix-childrens-302308298.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]] | | 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 Emergency Medicine Physicians**: Specialists trained to handle acute medical conditions in children, often working in emergency departments. - **Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)**: First responders trained to provide emergency care and transport for pediatric patients. - **Dr. Jon F. McGreevy**: New division chief of pediatric emergency medicine at Phoenix Children's, overseeing a team of over 100 professionals and enhancing pediatric emergency care. - **Priority Care Pediatrics**: A pediatric practice utilizing AI-driven EHR and medical scribe solutions to enhance operational efficiency. - **Children's Medical Center Plano**: A pediatric hospital in Texas that has expanded its emergency services and bed capacity, enhancing its capabilities to provide pediatric emergency care. - **Healthcare Technology Companies**: Organizations developing tools and platforms to enhance pediatric emergency care, including telemedicine and AI diagnostics. - **Phoenix Children's**: One of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., providing comprehensive care through multiple campuses and clinics across Arizona. - **Dr. Marc Gorelick**: President and CEO of Children's Minnesota, author of 'Saving Our Kids,' focusing on pediatric emergency medicine and gun violence as a public health crisis. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: A prominent pediatric hospital implementing remote management programs and telehealth solutions for various pediatric conditions. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A leading pediatric healthcare provider focused on improving clinical care and research. - **American Telemedicine Association**: An organization promoting telehealth and virtual care, particularly in pediatrics. - **MedStar Health**: Healthcare organization that has implemented telehealth services in emergency medicine, enhancing operational efficiency. - **Ventra Health**: A healthcare organization focusing on reimbursement advocacy for emergency medicine. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**: A leading pediatric hospital that has partnered with the Brazilian National Cancer Institute to enhance CAR-T cell therapy access. - **VSee Health**: Partnered with Tele911 to utilize telehealth technology for addressing emergency room overcrowding and EMS staffing challenges. - **Children's Health**: A pediatric health system in Dallas that has implemented generative AI solutions from Pieces Technologies to enhance clinical workflows. - **Zarminali Health**: A startup focused on tech-enabled primary and specialty care for pediatric patients. - **AngelEye Health**: A company specializing in family engagement technology for pediatric and neonatal intensive care environments. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: Companies collaborating to enhance clinical decision-making in critical care settings. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Children's Hospitals and Emergency Departments**: Collaboration to improve protocols and training for pediatric emergency care, ensuring best practices are followed. - **Telehealth Providers**: Partnerships to provide remote consultations and triage for pediatric emergencies, improving access to care. - **Children's Medical Center Plano**: Expanded its emergency room and established a Level II trauma center, enhancing pediatric emergency services. - **Phoenix Children's and Local Health Officials**: Collaborating to address the healthcare needs of Arizona's pediatric population through enhanced emergency services. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: Collaborating to integrate technologies for improved clinical workflows in pediatric emergency settings. - **VSee Health and Tele911**: Collaborated to provide on-demand telemedicine consultations to alleviate emergency room pressures. - **Levl**: Joined the Public-Private Partnership for Pediatric Medical Devices (PMD-PPP) to enhance pediatric medical device innovation. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocare**: An affiliation agreement aimed at enhancing pediatric care and health outcomes in their communities. - **Ventra Health and Dr. Shoemaker**: Collaboration focusing on advocating for fair compensation for emergency physicians. - **Children's Health and Pieces Technologies**: Children's Health has invested in Pieces Technologies and integrated its AI solutions into their Epic EHR system. - **Becker's Healthcare and UC San Diego**: Collaborated to compile a list of leading U.S. children's hospitals pioneering AI implementation. - **Press Ganey and Arkansas Children's Hospital**: A partnership to enhance patient and family experiences through real-time feedback and AI-powered analytics. - **Amazon Web Services and Children's Hospitals**: Supporting pediatric healthcare advancements through funding and AI-focused positions. - **Fabric Genomics**: Collaborated with Intermountain Children's Health to expedite genetic disease diagnosis in pediatric patients. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**: Partnered with the Brazilian National Cancer Institute to establish a CAR-T cell production center in Brazil. - **CHOP and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Established a CAR-T cell production center to improve access to immunotherapy for pediatric patients. - **Medically Home and SCP Health**: Partnership to provide clinical command center services for hospital-at-home care, enhancing access to care. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Partnering to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **Amazon and Cleveland Clinic**: Partnered to expand hybrid primary care services in Northeast Ohio. - **TraumaCare.AI**: Secured partnerships with major health systems to test its AI platform for trauma care. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in Pediatric Emergency Care**: Increasing use of telehealth services to provide immediate consultations and follow-ups for pediatric patients. - **Simulation Training**: Use of advanced simulation technology for training healthcare providers in pediatric emergency scenarios. - **Telehealth in Pediatric Emergency Medicine**: MedStar Health's telehealth journey has improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency in emergency care. - **Leadership in Pediatric Emergency Medicine**: Dr. McGreevy's appointment is part of a broader initiative to improve pediatric emergency care and medical education in Arizona. - **AI in Pediatric Emergency Medicine**: Utilizing AI to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline workflows in emergency settings. - **PMD-PPP**: Aims to address the gap in pediatric medical device development through collaboration among government, industry, and children's hospitals. - **Emerging Technologies in Pediatric Care**: Implementing telemedicine stations in schools and satellite clinics to improve access to care. - **AI and Machine Learning**: Implementation of AI tools for triaging and diagnosing pediatric emergencies, enhancing decision-making in critical situations. - **AI in Pediatric Care**: Priority Care Pediatrics is integrating AI-driven EHR solutions to improve operational efficiency and patient engagement. - **Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)**: The adoption of POCUS technology, such as Butterfly Network's iQ3, is transforming bedside imaging capabilities in pediatric emergency settings. - **Telehealth Innovations**: Increasing accessibility and efficiency in pediatric care through telemedicine and virtual healthcare solutions. - **Remote Monitoring Programs**: CHOP has implemented 11 remote management programs for pediatric patients, focusing on conditions like lung abnormalities and epilepsy. - **Generative AI in Pediatric Care**: Children's Health implemented AI to generate real-time summaries of patient care, enhancing clinical documentation accuracy. - **Hospital at Home Services**: Innovative models allowing pediatric patients to receive care at home, improving access and comfort. - **Children's Medical Center Plano**: Incorporated advanced technology in its new patient tower, including bedside tablets and enhanced imaging capabilities. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Children's Mercy Kansas City significantly expanded its telehealth services, facilitating over 54,681 visits in fiscal year 2024. - **Employee Wellness Initiatives**: Phoenix Children's emphasizes employee wellness as crucial for quality patient care, offering various wellness programs. - **Family Engagement Technology**: AngelEye Health offers innovative solutions like bedside cameras and MilkTracker to enhance family-centered care in NICUs. - **AI-Driven Tools for Diagnostics**: Children's hospitals are integrating machine learning and natural language processing to improve diagnostics and patient outcomes. - **TraumaCare.AI**: Developing AI software to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes in trauma care. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Resource Allocation**: Challenges in ensuring adequate resources and staffing in emergency departments to handle pediatric cases effectively. - **Access to Care**: Barriers in rural areas where pediatric emergency services may be limited, impacting timely care. - **Complexity of Pediatric Care Consent**: Streamlining consent processes to improve access to telehealth services for children. - **Pediatric Research Shortage**: A shortage of physician-scientists and funding in pediatric research could hinder advancements in child healthcare. - **Healthcare Inequities**: Addressing disparities in pediatric care access and outcomes, especially in rural areas. - **Complexity of Pediatric Conditions**: Remote monitoring remains more common in adults due to the complexity of pediatric conditions requiring multiple devices. - **Emergency Department Wait Times**: Increased wait times in U.S. emergency departments highlight the need for improved efficiency and staffing solutions. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information of pediatric patients in digital platforms. - **Healthcare Access**: Rural Americans face challenges due to limited access to critical care in trauma deserts. - **AI in Pediatric Healthcare**: Concerns about the effectiveness of FDA-approved AI devices for pediatric use, as many were validated solely on adult data. - **Trauma Care**: Traumatic injury remains a leading cause of death under 45, with significant healthcare costs impacting the system. - **Telemedicine Maturity Levels**: Ongoing debate in the healthcare community about the need for official maturity levels for telemedicine programs. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding the handling of personal data in healthcare applications, emphasizing the need for user consent and privacy. - **Labor Market Challenges**: Staffing reductions during the pandemic have led to difficulties in rehiring, impacting patient care delivery. - **Transitioning NICU Graduates**: Families face challenges in caring for NICU graduates at home, necessitating careful planning for ongoing care. - **Physician Burnout**: The documentation burden on healthcare providers is a significant concern, leading to initiatives like the SAI system to alleviate this issue. - **Digital Divide**: Challenges in equitable access to telehealth services, particularly for vulnerable populations. - **Healthcare Access in Rural Areas**: Dr. Gianluca Cerri's campaign addresses challenges in rural healthcare access, infrastructure, and workforce shortages, particularly in Louisiana. - **Medicaid Cuts**: Concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid could negatively impact healthcare access for low-income individuals. - **Data Silos in Digital Health**: Isolated digital health solutions can create data silos, exacerbating clinical inefficiencies rather than improving productivity. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Emergency Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Hospital Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Internal Medicine]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Care]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatric Radiology]]