# Pediatric Nephrology * **Definition:** A medical specialty that deals with kidney-related issues and disorders in children. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Nephrology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Nephrology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 3/5/2025 | [**Virtual Healthcare March 2025**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/virtual-healthcare-march-2025/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 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 | [**Children's Mercy Kansas City names Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as president and CEO**](https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/childrens-mercy-kansas-city-names-dr-alejandro-quiroga-president-and-ceo) | [[Healthcare Finance]] | | 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 | [**A Colombian Physician Named CEO of One of the Most Prestigious Children's Hospitals in the United States**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211924390/en/A-Colombian-Physician-Named-CEO-of-One-of-the-Most-Prestigious-Children%E2%80%99s-Hospitals-in-the-United-States/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 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]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Children's Mercy Kansas City Names Dr. Alejandro Quiroga New President and CEO**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/children-mercy-kansas-city-names-190900484.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**Finding the right fit with clinical care and research - American Medical Association**](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/finding-right-fit-clinical-care-and-research) | [[AMA]] | | 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]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Evergreen Nephrology Appoints John Donlan as CEO**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/evergreen-nephrology-appoints-john-donlan-as-ceo-302283791.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 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 | [**Quantum Health Appoints Dr. Stanley Crittenden as New Chief Medical Officer**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812304065/en/Quantum-Health-Appoints-Dr.-Stanley-Crittenden-as-New-Chief-Medical-Officer/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 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 Nephrologists**: Specialists who diagnose and treat kidney-related issues in children, including congenital abnormalities, nephrotic syndrome, and chronic kidney disease. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A prominent pediatric healthcare system with a focus on clinical care and research in nephrology. - **Texas Children's Hospital**: Recognized as the top pediatric nephrology program in the U.S., providing advanced care and research in pediatric kidney diseases. - **Cincinnati Children's Hospital**: Recognized as a leading pediatric healthcare system, excelling in multiple specialties including pediatric nephrology. - **Healthcare Technology Companies**: Organizations that develop software and devices to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pediatric kidney diseases. - **NYU Langone Health**: A leading healthcare institution recognized for its excellence in various medical specialties, including pediatric nephrology. - **Evergreen Nephrology**: A nephrology practice partnering with Humana to improve care quality and health outcomes for patients with kidney diseases. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: A leading pediatric hospital implementing remote management programs for various pediatric conditions. - **Dr. Teresa Quattrin**: A pediatric endocrinologist involved in clinical trials aimed at improving treatments for children. - **Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA)**: The largest nephrology practice in Texas, recognized for its innovative care models and collaborations with Medicare to improve patient outcomes. - **Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: A leading pediatric specialty hospital known for its excellence in digital health and patient engagement. - **Purespring Therapeutics**: A biotech company focused on gene therapies for kidney diseases, particularly IgA nephropathy, utilizing adeno-associated viruses for treatment. - **Duo Health**: A healthcare provider focusing on enhancing care for Medicare members with CKD and ESKD through tailored programs and interdisciplinary teams. - **DaVita Clinical Research**: A prominent organization focusing on improving clinical outcomes in kidney care through innovative research and clinical trials. - **Daxor Corporation**: A leader in blood volume measurement technology, enhancing outpatient nephrology care. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Academic Institutions and Hospitals**: Collaborations between pediatric nephrology departments and universities to conduct research and improve clinical practices. - **Axsendo Clinical Research and local physicians**: Collaboration to increase access to research and improve patient care in nephrology. - **Dallas Nephrology Associates and Medicare**: Collaborated on projects since 2016 that have resulted in significant savings and improved patient outcomes through a value-based care model. - **Humana and Evergreen Nephrology**: A partnership to provide personalized, whole-person care for Medicare Advantage members with chronic kidney disease. - **Strive Health**: Operates Kidney Contracting Entities (KCEs) across multiple states, focusing on value-based kidney care and partnerships with nephrologists to improve patient outcomes. - **NYRx Program**: Launched in April 2023 to improve access to 90-day medication fills for Medicaid-insured children, addressing barriers identified in pediatric hypertension management. - **Interwell Health and Payers**: Collaborates with regional and national payers to improve health outcomes for chronic kidney disease patients. - **Dramaiah Memorial Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System**: A long-term partnership to enhance healthcare services, including nephrology. - **Technology Firms**: Partnerships with tech companies to develop telehealth solutions and mobile applications for remote monitoring of pediatric patients. - **Duo Health and Arizona Complete Health**: A strategic partnership aimed at improving patient engagement and clinical outcomes for Medicare members with CKD and ESKD. - **Humana and Interwell Health**: Expanded value-based care agreement to enhance support for Medicare Advantage members with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: A commercial partnership aimed at integrating technologies to enhance clinical decision-making and workflows in critical care settings. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: A partnership to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **NYU Langone Health and technology firms**: Collaborations aimed at integrating advanced technologies like AI to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare processes. - **SSMC and Mohamad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence**: Working together to enhance personalized patient care through AI. - **SSMC and Khalifa University**: Collaborating to develop AI tools for healthcare challenges in the UAE. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Focus on pediatric nephrology**: Increased emphasis on specialized care for pediatric patients with kidney disorders, leveraging technology for better diagnosis and treatment. - **Telemedicine**: The rise of telehealth services allowing pediatric nephrologists to consult with patients remotely, improving access to care. - **Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Nephrology**: AI is being integrated into clinical decision support systems to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies for kidney diseases in children. - **Artificial Intelligence**: Utilization of AI algorithms to analyze patient data and predict complications in pediatric kidney diseases. - **Wearable Technology**: Development of wearable devices that monitor kidney function and vital signs in real-time, providing data for better management of pediatric patients. - **Gene Therapies for Kidney Diseases**: Purespring Therapeutics is advancing gene therapies targeting IgA nephropathy, with plans for clinical trials to address underlying causes of kidney diseases. - **DaVita's Research Initiatives**: Presenting innovative projects at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week, focusing on racial equity in transplantation and clinical quality measures. - **Value-Based Care Models**: Growing trend towards value-based care in nephrology, focusing on coordinated care and improved patient outcomes. - **Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Program**: Developed by CMS to enhance care for chronic kidney disease patients, focusing on improving patient outcomes while reducing costs. - **Clinical Trials for Pediatric Patients**: Ongoing trials at the Jacobs School of Medicine to explore innovative treatments for children with various conditions. - **Machine Learning in Nephrology**: UCLA researchers developed a machine-learning model to predict short-term survival of dialysis patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). - **Remote Management Programs at CHOP**: Implemented for pediatric patients focusing on conditions like lung abnormalities and epilepsy, utilizing digital health devices for monitoring. - **Daxor's ezBVA Lab**: Expansion of blood volume analysis capabilities to improve outpatient nephrology care. - **Telehealth Expansion**: The rise of telehealth services, particularly in pediatric care, has improved access and patient satisfaction. - **Aquadex Ultrafiltration Therapy**: Nuwellis, Inc. announced a significant increase in reimbursement rates for this therapy, enhancing patient access for managing fluid overload. - **Machine Learning Models**: Development of AI models to predict risks such as intradialytic hypotension in hemodialysis patients, enhancing patient safety. - **90-Day Prescription Study**: Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center showed that children with hypertension have better medication adherence when prescribed a 90-day supply, leading to improved health outcomes. - **Acumen Rounder Application**: Interwell Health launched this nephrology rounding application to improve care coordination and patient outcomes. - **Digital Health Initiatives**: Health systems like Children's Nebraska are implementing advanced technologies to improve electronic health records and patient engagement. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Care**: Addressing disparities in access to pediatric nephrology services, particularly in rural or underserved areas. - **Access to specialized care**: Challenges in ensuring regular healthcare access for pediatric patients, particularly in nephrology, highlighting the need for improved healthcare policies. - **Workforce Shortages**: The healthcare system is grappling with workforce shortages, which can affect the quality of care in nephrology. - **Complexity of Pediatric Care**: The complexity of consent processes in pediatric care can hinder access to necessary services. - **Underutilization of Treatments**: Despite advancements, there are challenges such as underutilization of peritoneal dialysis in low-income regions and a shortage of skilled nephrologists. - **Financial Challenges in Pediatric Hospitals**: Some leading hospitals, like Texas Children's Hospital, face financial difficulties despite their high rankings, impacting service delivery. - **Access to Pediatric Care**: Concerns about potential Medicaid cuts and their impact on healthcare access for children, particularly in low-income families. - **Complexity of Pediatric Conditions**: Remote monitoring remains more common in adults due to the complexity of pediatric conditions requiring multiple devices. - **Healthcare Policy Alignment**: Calls for advocacy to align Medicaid policies with CDC and Medicare recommendations to improve access to necessary medications for pediatric patients. - **Access to Medication**: Barriers faced by children with public insurance in receiving 90-day prescriptions, particularly affecting adherence and health outcomes. - **Need for Predictive Tools**: The high mortality rate among patients undergoing CRRT highlights the need for better predictive tools to guide clinical decisions. - **Reimbursement Challenges**: Despite improvements in reimbursement for therapies like Aquadex, ongoing challenges remain in the traditional fee-for-service model. - **Transitioning NICU Graduates**: Families face anxiety and challenges when transitioning newborns from NICU to home, necessitating careful planning for ongoing care. - **Data privacy**: Concerns regarding the handling of personal data in healthcare applications, with a focus on ensuring user consent and data protection. - **Diversity in Clinical Trials**: Less than 10% of trial participants are people of color, which can skew research results and affect treatment effectiveness. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Addressing health disparities in underrepresented communities is crucial for equitable healthcare outcomes. - **Digital Divide**: The digital divide poses challenges for equitable telehealth access, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Integration of Technology**: Challenges in integrating new technologies into existing healthcare systems and workflows. - **Integration of AI**: Concerns regarding the ethical implications and accuracy of AI in clinical settings, necessitating careful implementation. - **Data Privacy**: Ensuring the protection of sensitive health information collected through digital platforms and wearable devices. ## Related Topics [[Nephrology]]; [[Pediatric Urology]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Gastroenterology]]; [[Pediatric Internal Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Hematology]]