# Pediatric Gastroenterology * **Definition:** A medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders in children, dealing with the digestive system and its disorders. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Gastroenterology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Gastroenterology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 4K 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]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**Jaguar Health to Present Initial Results from the Proof-of-Concept Study of Crofelemer for ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jaguar-health-present-initial-results-121500143.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 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]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**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]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Children's Mercy Kansas City Names Dr. Alejandro Quiroga New President and CEO**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211937944/en/Children%E2%80%99s-Mercy-Kansas-City-Names-Dr.-Alejandro-Quiroga-New-President-and-CEO/?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]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**Top digital health funding: Morgan Health backs autism startup**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/top-digital-health-funding-citizen-health-general-catalyst-cortica) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 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]] | | 10/25/2024 | [**Interventional Radiology Products Market to grow by USD 5.45 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries and AI-powered market transformation - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/interventional-radiology-products-market-to-grow-by-usd-5-45-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-rising-demand-for-minimally-invasive-surgeries-and-ai-powered-market-transformation---technavio-302286467.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]] | | 8/13/2024 | [**HSS Advances Data and Technology Priority with New Leadership - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hss-advances-data-and-technology-priority-with-new-leadership-302220750.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**Audio Highlights**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822137) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 6/28/2024 | [**Leading Academic Medical Center Becomes First in North Carolina to Offer Sedation-Free TNE With the EvoEndo® Endoscopy System**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240628701215/en/Leading-Academic-Medical-Center-Becomes-First-in-North-Carolina-to-Offer-Sedation-Free-TNE-With-the-EvoEndo%C2%AE-Endoscopy-System/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinics**: Specialized clinics that provide comprehensive care for children with gastrointestinal disorders. - **North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology**: A leading organization focused on advancing the field of pediatric gastroenterology through education, research, and advocacy. - **Cincinnati Children's Hospital**: Recognized as a leading facility for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery, excelling in treatment outcomes for liver transplants and inflammatory bowel diseases. - **American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)**: A professional organization that provides guidance and resources for pediatricians, including those specializing in pediatric gastroenterology. - **Dr. Eliana Shaul**: Pediatric gastroenterologist at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, involved in sedation-free endoscopy. - **Ashish Patel**: Physician-in-chief at Phoenix Children's Hospital, known for expanding the gastroenterology program and enhancing clinical excellence. - **Dr. Lina Felipez**: Specialized physician at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, performing intestinal ultrasounds for IBD patients. - **Dr. Luis Caicedo Oquendo**: Specialized physician at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, involved in noninvasive diagnostic procedures for IBD. - **EvoEndo, Inc.**: Developer of innovative endoscopy systems specifically designed for pediatric patients, focusing on sedation-free procedures. - **Intermountain Children's Health**: Partnering with Fabric Genomics to analyze whole genomes for expedited diagnosis of genetic diseases in pediatric patients. - **Phoenix Children's**: Recognized for its employee wellness initiatives, which are crucial for providing quality pediatric care. - **Dr. Alessio Fasano**: Chief Science and Medical Officer at Reckitt's Mead Johnson Nutrition, focusing on pediatric nutrition and celiac disease. - **Children's Health**: A pediatric health system that has implemented generative AI solutions to improve clinical workflows and patient care. - **Dr. Joseph Cassara**: Chief Medical Officer at Gastroenterology of the Rockies, with over 20 years of experience in advanced therapeutics and patient-centered outcomes. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A leading pediatric healthcare provider focused on advancing pediatric clinical care and research. - **Dr. Darrell Pardi**: Chair of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, specializing in pancreatic disease and recognized for excellence in gastroenterology. - **Duke Health**: First provider in North Carolina to offer Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) for pediatric patients, enhancing access to endoscopy procedures. - **Dr. Ronald Hsu**: Medical Director at Sutter Roseville Endoscopy Center, involved in implementing best practices in gastroenterology. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Collaboration between NASPGHAN and various research institutions**: These partnerships aim to enhance research in pediatric gastrointestinal diseases and improve treatment protocols. - **Collaboration between hospitals and telehealth platforms**: Many pediatric gastroenterology practices are partnering with telehealth providers to enhance access to care for children with gastrointestinal issues, especially in rural areas. - **Joint initiatives with technology companies**: Efforts to develop digital health tools for better management of pediatric gastrointestinal conditions. - **EvoEndo, Inc. and Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital**: Partnership to offer Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopy for pediatric patients. - **Phoenix Children's Research Institute and University of Arizona**: Working together to recruit and retain top scientists for impactful advancements in pediatric healthcare. - **Epic and GeneDx**: Collaborating to integrate rapid whole genome sequencing technology into Epic's EHR system for improved pediatric care. - **Ixcela and Roper St. Francis Healthcare**: Launching a virtual clinic to support cancer patients focusing on gut health and personalized nutritional therapy. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**: Implemented 11 remote management programs for pediatric patients, enhancing care through digital health devices. - **Fabric Genomics and Intermountain Children's Health**: This partnership aims to analyze whole genomes of children to expedite genetic disease diagnosis. - **Beyond Celiac Coalition and FDA**: Collaborating to enhance patient-centric approaches in therapeutic trials for celiac disease. - **UCSF Health**: Expanding its virtual nursing program to include pediatric care, leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes. - **CHOP and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Partnered to establish a CAR-T cell production center for pediatric immunotherapy. - **Children's Health and Pieces Technologies**: Children's Health has invested in Pieces Technologies to enhance clinical workflows using generative AI. - **U.S. News & World Report and RTI International**: Initiating a multiyear effort to streamline the Pediatric Hospital Survey process, reducing the burden on hospitals. - **AWS and Pediatric Health Systems**: Amazon Web Services is providing $1 million each to three pediatric health systems to support AI and cloud computing initiatives. - **Amazon Web Services and Children's Hospitals**: AWS pledged $1 million each to support pediatric healthcare advancements in children's hospitals. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Collaborating to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in Pediatric Gastroenterology**: The adoption of telehealth services to provide remote consultations and follow-ups for pediatric patients, improving access to care. - **Telehealth in Pediatric Gastroenterology**: The adoption of telehealth services has surged, allowing pediatric gastroenterologists to provide consultations and follow-ups remotely, improving access to care. - **U.S. News Rankings**: The latest rankings include a focus on pediatric gastroenterology, highlighting hospitals that excel in this specialty. - **Use of AI and Machine Learning**: Emerging technologies are being utilized to analyze patient data for better diagnosis and treatment plans in pediatric gastroenterology. - **Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)**: AI is being utilized to analyze patient data for better diagnosis and treatment planning in pediatric gastroenterology. - **Development of mobile health applications**: Apps designed to help parents track symptoms and manage dietary restrictions for children with gastrointestinal disorders. - **AI in Pediatric Gastroenterology**: Vizient's Pediatric Tech Watch highlights advancements in AI applications for improving pediatric healthcare delivery. - **Intestinal Ultrasound at Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: Noninvasive procedure for diagnosing and monitoring IBD, providing immediate feedback without sedation. - **Model LE 85 Single-Use Gastroscope**: EvoEndo's new device designed for upper gastrointestinal tract procedures in pediatric patients, enhancing comfort and flexibility. - **Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopy**: Innovative endoscopy technique that allows pediatric patients to undergo procedures without general anesthesia. - **Clinical Trials for Pediatric Patients**: Highlighting the importance of including diverse populations in clinical trials to improve treatment effectiveness. - **Digital Health Solutions**: The rise of digital health tools and platforms aimed at enhancing patient engagement and personalized care in pediatrics. - **Telehealth and Telemedicine**: Increasing accessibility and efficiency in pediatric care, particularly through virtual healthcare solutions. - **Generative AI Solutions**: Children's Health is utilizing generative AI to improve clinical documentation and patient care workflows. - **Telemedicine Pathway for IBD Surgery**: A study showed significant reductions in patient travel and improved access to multidisciplinary care for inflammatory bowel disease patients. - **Remote Monitoring Programs**: CHOP's remote monitoring for pediatric patients has shown success in managing chronic conditions through digital health tools. - **Adolescent Health Questionnaire at CHOP**: Aimed at improving communication between doctors and adolescent patients regarding health concerns. - **Genomic Testing Initiatives**: Efforts to incorporate whole genome sequencing into routine newborn screening to identify rare genomic conditions early. - **Robotic Surgical Systems**: A new robotic surgical system has been introduced in Nepal, marking advancements in pediatric surgical care. - **AI in Pediatric Care**: Children's hospitals are integrating AI to enhance diagnostics, optimize patient care, and streamline administrative processes. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Care**: Disparities in access to specialized pediatric gastroenterology services, particularly in rural areas. - **Shortage of Pediatric Researchers**: There is a critical shortage of physician-scientists and funding in pediatric research, impacting advancements in care. - **Data Sharing in Pediatric Research**: The need for better data sharing among health systems to facilitate research and treatment development for rare pediatric conditions. - **Health Disparities**: Efforts are ongoing to address health disparities in pediatric care, particularly among underserved populations. - **Limited Pediatric-Focused Innovation**: The pediatric healthcare sector faces challenges in innovation compared to adult healthcare, impacting care delivery. - **Pediatric Care Consent Processes**: Complex consent processes can hinder access to pediatric care, necessitating streamlined digital solutions. - **Access to Genomic Testing**: Concerns about the affordability and accessibility of genomic testing for pediatric patients, particularly in underserved areas. - **Celiac Disease Clinical Trials**: Challenges due to invasive procedures deterring patient participation, highlighting the need for accessible trial designs. - **Telemedicine Limitations**: Concerns about the lack of physical examinations in telemedicine, which are crucial for assessing pediatric patients' conditions. - **Pediatric-Specific AI Validation**: Many FDA-approved AI devices for pediatric use were validated solely on adult data, raising effectiveness concerns for children. - **Access Disparities**: Despite advancements in telehealth, disparities in access to technology and internet connectivity can hinder care for some pediatric patients. - **Liver Fibrosis Diagnosis**: Current methods are invasive, prompting the need for noninvasive screening tools to identify MASLD early. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding the handling of personal data in healthcare applications, emphasizing the importance of user consent and data protection. - **Mental Health Crisis**: The rising mental health crisis among youth has led to changes in hospital rankings, reflecting the need for integrated behavioral health services. - **Integration of Technology**: Challenges in integrating new technologies into existing healthcare systems and ensuring they are user-friendly for both patients and providers. - **Public Trust in Healthcare**: Declining trust in medical professionals due to misinformation and health literacy issues. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information in digital health platforms and telemedicine. - **Digital Divide**: The digital divide poses challenges to equitable telehealth access, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Skepticism Towards AI**: Clinician skepticism regarding AI integration in healthcare remains a challenge, necessitating governance and quality assurance. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Internal Medicine]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Gastroenterology]]; [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Surgery]]; [[Pediatric Nephrology]]; [[Pediatric Endocrinology]]