# Pediatric Internal Medicine * **Definition:** A subspecialty of medicine that combines the principles of pediatrics and internal medicine, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex medical conditions in adolescents and young adults, typically aged 18 to 25, who may have chronic illnesses or require specialized care. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Internal Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Internal Medicine**, 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 | | --- | --- | --- | | 12/26/2024 | [**Top 5 Most-Watched Videos of 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-most-watched-videos-of-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 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]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**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]] | | 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]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**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]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**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]] | | 10/11/2024 | [**Transforming Patient Outreach and Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud: A Healthcare Success Story**](https://blogs.perficient.com/2024/10/11/transforming-patient-outreach-and-experience-with-salesforce-data-cloud-a-healthcare-success-story/) | [[Perficient Healthcare]] | | 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]] | | 9/13/2024 | [**Children's Health Among Participants in Pieces' $25M Funding Round**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/analytics-ai/generative-ai/news/55139919/childrens-health-among-participants-in-pieces-25m-funding-round) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 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]] | | 7/29/2024 | [**Mass General Brigham, UW Health, BayCare: 7 Big Tech partnerships**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/mass-general-brigham-uw-health-baycare-7-big-tech-partnerships.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)**: A professional organization that advocates for the health and well-being of children, providing guidelines and resources for pediatric internal medicine. - **Phoenix Children's Hospital**: A leading pediatric health system focusing on enhancing emergency care and addressing healthcare needs in Arizona. - **Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI)**: Provides grants to advance pediatric medical devices, focusing on youth with substance use disorders. - **Phoenix Children's**: Recognized for employee wellness initiatives and comprehensive pediatric care across multiple campuses. - **Cincinnati Children's Hospital**: Recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the U.S., excelling in multiple specialties. - **Texas Children's Hospital**: Ranked as the No. 1 pediatric heart center in the U.S. and recognized for its pediatric nephrology program. - **Children's National Hospital**: A leading children's hospital in the U.S. recognized for its commitment to advancing pediatric medicine through innovation and research. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: Implemented remote management programs for pediatric patients, focusing on various conditions and utilizing digital health devices. - **Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford**: Maintains high-quality care across multiple pediatric specialties, recognized for its commitment to pediatric health. - **Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University**: A major medical center in Northeast China with significant pediatric specialties and a large patient capacity. - **Duke Children's Hospital**: First in North Carolina to offer Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopy for pediatric patients. - **Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM)**: An organization that focuses on improving the care of hospitalized patients, including pediatric populations. - **Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: Achieved high recognition for digital health excellence and commitment to pediatric care. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A leading pediatric healthcare provider that appointed Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as CEO to enhance pediatric care and research. - **Kanad Hospital**: A healthcare institution in the UAE collaborating with Children's National Hospital to enhance pediatric care and diagnostics. - **UCSF Health**: Expanding its virtual nursing program to include pediatric care, leveraging technology to enhance patient care. - **Children's Health in Dallas**: Implemented generative AI solutions to enhance clinical workflows and invested in AI technology. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Academic Institutions and Healthcare Technology Companies**: Partnerships aimed at developing innovative solutions for pediatric internal medicine, including research on chronic conditions affecting children. - **Children's National Hospital and Kanad Hospital**: Signed a memorandum of understanding to improve pediatric care and diagnostics in the UAE, focusing on neurodevelopmental and behavioral health services. - **Telehealth Providers and Pediatric Clinics**: Collaborations between telehealth platforms and pediatric clinics to enhance access to care for children, especially in underserved areas. - **KidsX and member hospitals**: Collaboration to validate new technologies for pediatric care, focusing on mental health. - **Fabric Genomics and Intermountain Children's Health**: Partnership to enhance genomic testing capabilities for pediatric patients. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Broad Clinical Labs**: Collaboration to provide genomic analysis services for rapid identification of genetic disorders in pediatric patients. - **The Possibilities Project (TPP)**: An initiative aimed at improving communication between adolescents and pediatricians to address sensitive health issues. - **Children's Health and Pieces Technologies**: Collaboration to implement generative AI solutions in pediatric settings. - **Collaboration between pediatric hospitals and technology companies**: Many pediatric hospitals are partnering with tech companies to develop innovative solutions for patient management and care delivery. - **Broward Health and Nicklaus Children's Health System**: Approved an affiliation agreement to enhance pediatric care in Broward County, integrating community healthcare with specialized pediatric services. - **Amazon and Children's Hospitals**: Amazon pledged $1 million to support pediatric healthcare advancements. - **CHOP and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Partnership to establish a CAR-T cell production center for pediatric patients. - **Laudio and Children's National Hospital**: Integration of nurse educators into Laudio's platform to improve operational efficiency and team engagement. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: Collaborating to integrate technologies for improved clinical decision-making in critical care settings. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Partnered to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **XpertDox and Lone Star Circle of Care**: Collaborating to enhance medical coding processes and improve revenue cycle efficiency using AI-powered solutions. - **BARDA Accelerator Network**: A collaboration involving MATTER to create a Digital Health Hub called Paratus, focusing on health security innovations. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in Pediatric Care**: The rise of telemedicine has transformed pediatric internal medicine, allowing for remote consultations and monitoring of chronic conditions. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Increasing access to pediatric care through telemedicine, especially in underserved areas. - **AI in Pediatric Care**: Children's hospitals are integrating AI for diagnostics, patient care optimization, and administrative efficiency. - **Data Analytics for Pediatric Health**: Utilization of big data analytics to improve patient outcomes by identifying trends in pediatric health and tailoring interventions. - **AI in Healthcare**: Growing use of AI technologies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency in pediatric care. - **Electronic Health Records (EHR)**: The implementation of EHR systems tailored for pediatric care has improved data management, care coordination, and patient safety. - **Pediatric Device Innovation Grants**: APDI's $200,000 grant initiative to support innovative technologies for adolescent substance misuse. - **Robotic Surgical Systems**: New robotic systems introduced in pediatric care settings to improve surgical outcomes. - **Remote Monitoring Programs**: CHOP has implemented 11 remote management programs for pediatric patients, utilizing mobile apps and digital health devices for monitoring. - **Virtual Nursing Expansion**: UCSF Health is expanding its virtual nursing program to include pediatric care, focusing on social drivers of health. - **Adolescent Health Questionnaire by CHOP**: A tool designed to enhance communication about health concerns between doctors and adolescent patients. - **Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopy**: Duke Health's introduction of this innovative procedure aims to enhance access to endoscopy for older children and adolescents. - **Generative AI Solutions**: Children's Health in Dallas utilizes generative AI for clinical tasks, enhancing workflow and communication. - **AI and Cloud Computing Initiatives**: AWS is funding pediatric health systems to enhance their AI capabilities, aiming to improve healthcare delivery. - **Innovation Fellowship by Spark Biomedical**: A program empowering resident clinicians in medical device innovation and entrepreneurship. - **Genomic Testing Advancements**: The Generation Study aims to integrate Whole Genome Sequencing into newborn screening to target rare genomic conditions. - **Bioelectronic Medicine**: Spark Biomedical is advancing bioelectronic medicine, targeting international markets for expansion by 2025. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Data Privacy and Security**: With the increasing use of technology in pediatric internal medicine, concerns regarding the privacy and security of sensitive patient data are paramount. - **Systematic Undervaluation of Pediatric Care**: The undervaluation of pediatric care in the medical field has led to a consolidation of pediatric critical care services, forcing families to travel further for essential medical services. - **Pediatric Workforce Shortage**: A critical shortage of pediatric specialists in the U.S., exacerbated by the RSV epidemic and political factors affecting funding. - **Health Disparities**: Efforts are ongoing to address racial disparities in pediatric care, particularly among underserved populations. - **Access to Pediatric Care**: The partnership between Children's National Hospital and Kanad Hospital aims to address the lack of high-quality diagnostic services for children in the UAE. - **Complexity of Pediatric Conditions**: Remote monitoring remains more common in adults due to the complexity of pediatric conditions requiring multiple devices. - **Decline in Pediatric Care Access**: A significant reduction in pediatric hospitals and inpatient beds has been observed, particularly in rural areas, raising concerns about access to care. - **Pediatric Care Consent Processes**: Complexity in consent processes can hinder access to care, necessitating streamlined digital solutions. - **Medicaid Cuts**: Concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid and their impact on healthcare access for low-income families, particularly affecting pediatric care. - **Funding Issues for Pediatric Hospitals**: Freestanding children's hospitals face financial challenges leading to bed shortages and closures, impacting pediatric care. - **AI Adoption Hesitancy**: Clinician skepticism towards AI technologies poses challenges for integration into pediatric care. - **Access to Care**: Despite advancements in technology, disparities in access to pediatric care remain a significant challenge, particularly in underserved areas. - **Quality and Safety in Pediatric Devices**: Ensuring compliance with rigorous international standards is crucial for companies like Spark Biomedical as they expand their market presence. - **Effectiveness of AI Devices**: Many FDA-approved AI devices for pediatric use have been validated solely on adult data, raising concerns about their effectiveness for children. - **Telemedicine Regulation**: Debate continues regarding the need for official maturity levels for telemedicine programs to ensure quality. - **Data Utilization in Healthcare**: Despite the increasing use of GLP-1 medications, 97% of healthcare data remains underutilized, highlighting the need for comprehensive research. - **Digital Divide**: Challenges in equitable access to telehealth services, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Public Trust in Healthcare**: A significant decline in public trust towards medical professionals, influenced by misinformation and access to health information. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Hospital Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Emergency Medicine]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Gastroenterology]]; [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatric Care]]; [[Internal Medicine]]