# Pediatric Otolaryngology * **Definition:** A subspecialty of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, and related structures in children, addressing conditions such as hearing loss, sinusitis, sleep apnea, and congenital anomalies. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Otolaryngology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Otolaryngology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.6K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/16/2025 | [**How Texas Children's, MD Anderson will use $150M gift to fight cancer**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/how-md-texas-children-s-md-anderson-will-use-150m-gift-to-fight-cancer) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 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]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Health care technology trends 2025: AI benefits, wearable use cases and telehealth ...**](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/health-care-technology-trends-2025-ai-benefits-wearable-use-cases-and-0) | [[AMA]] | | 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]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**What it's like to specialize in otolaryngology: Shadowing Dr. Mushtaq**](https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/specialty-profiles/what-its-specialize-otolaryngology-shadowing-dr-mushtaq) | [[AMA]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**How AI-Driven EHR Solutions from ModuleMD Are Transforming Specialty Practices**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/how-ai-driven-ehr-solutions-from-modulemd-are-transforming-specialty-practices-302314049.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 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]] | | 10/28/2024 | [**Blue Shield of California Appoints Dr. Deneen Vojta as Executive Vice President for Health Solutions**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blue-shield-of-california-appoints-dr-deneen-vojta-as-executive-vice-president-for-health-solutions-302286371.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]] | | 10/14/2024 | [**Safer Starts for Fragile Lives: The Role of Advanced Discharge Technology for NICU Graduates**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/10/14/safer-starts-for-fragile-lives-the-role-of-advanced-discharge-technology-for-nicu-graduates/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 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]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**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]] | | 7/1/2024 | [**The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Welcomes Five Members to its Board of Directors**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-leukemia--lymphoma-society-welcomes-five-members-to-its-board-of-directors-302186956.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Children's Hospitals**: Specialized healthcare facilities that provide comprehensive care for children, including pediatric otolaryngology services. - **Pediatric Otolaryngology Society (POS)**: A society dedicated to advancing the field of pediatric otolaryngology through research, education, and collaboration among specialists. - **American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)**: A professional association that advocates for pediatric health and provides guidelines for pediatric care, including otolaryngology. - **Dr. Terry Yen**: A physician from Texas Children's Urgent Care, discussing the prevalence of contagious infections in children, relevant to pediatric otolaryngology. - **American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)**: A professional organization that provides resources, education, and advocacy for otolaryngologists, including those specializing in pediatrics. - **Dr. Cedric Pritchett**: A pediatric otolaryngologist and clinical investigator joining the Board of Trustees of the Oberkotter Foundation, focusing on pediatric hearing healthcare. - **Oberkotter Foundation**: An organization dedicated to enhancing pediatric hearing healthcare and supporting families of children with hearing loss. - **Phoenix Children's Hospital**: A leading pediatric health system focusing on in-house software development to create tailored solutions for pediatric care. - **ModuleMD**: A healthcare technology company integrating AI into EHR systems to enhance efficiency and diagnostic accuracy in specialty healthcare practices, including otolaryngology. - **Priority Care Pediatrics**: A pediatric practice utilizing AI-driven EHR and medical scribe solutions to enhance operational efficiency. - **Vanderbilt University Medical Center**: Involved in pediatric research, particularly in developing medications for conditions affecting children. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**: A leading pediatric hospital implementing remote management programs for various pediatric conditions. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A pediatric health system that has significantly expanded its telehealth services, achieving high patient satisfaction scores. - **UC Davis Children's Hospital**: Conducted a study on virtual family-centered rounds in NICU, improving family participation. - **Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: One of the few hospitals in the U.S. offering specialized pediatric intestinal ultrasounds. - **eClinicalWorks**: Provider of AI-driven EHR solutions aimed at improving healthcare delivery and operational efficiency in pediatric practices. - **Dr. James F. Amatruda**: Director of the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, known for his expertise in pediatric cancer. - **Dr. Richard S. Isaacs**: A renowned surgeon and Dean of the College of Medicine at California Northstate University, recognized for his expertise in healthcare leadership and clinical operations, particularly in otolaryngology. - **Yale Researchers**: Experts advocating for new billing codes to improve access to obesity treatment for children. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Research partnerships with academic institutions**: Many pediatric otolaryngologists collaborate with universities to conduct research on conditions affecting children, leading to improved treatment protocols and outcomes. - **Collaboration with technology companies**: Pediatric otolaryngologists are increasingly partnering with tech firms to develop innovative solutions such as telemedicine platforms and mobile health applications to enhance patient care. - **Oberkotter Foundation and Dr. Pritchett**: Collaboration to enhance pediatric hearing healthcare and address care gaps for children with hearing loss. - **Collaboration between hospitals and technology companies**: Many children's hospitals partner with tech firms to develop innovative solutions for pediatric otolaryngology, such as telemedicine platforms and electronic health records tailored for pediatric patients. - **ModuleMD**: Integrates advanced AI technology into EHR systems for specialty healthcare practices, including otolaryngology, to enhance precision and efficiency. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: Developed an adolescent health questionnaire to improve communication between doctors and adolescent patients, enhancing care delivery. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocare**: An affiliation agreement aimed at enhancing pediatric care and health outcomes in their communities. - **Mass General Brigham and El Salvador's largest public children's hospital**: Partnership to implement a low-cost quality improvement program that significantly reduced mortality rates in pediatric patients. - **Perelman School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**: Researchers collaborated to create a 'bone marrow atlas' to enhance understanding of blood production, which may have implications for pediatric health. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: Collaborated to integrate technologies for improved clinical decision-making in pediatric critical care. - **Rutgers Health and CDC**: Collaboration to implement lead and heavy-metal screening for pregnant women and children to improve health outcomes. - **Houston Community College and MD Anderson Cancer Center**: Collaboration to create an endoscopy technician training program. - **XpertDox and Lone Star Circle of Care**: A partnership aimed at enhancing medical coding processes and improving revenue cycle efficiency using AI technology. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Partnered to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **MATTER and BARDA**: MATTER has been selected by BARDA to create a Digital Health Hub called Paratus, focusing on enhancing health security through innovative digital health solutions. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in Pediatric Otolaryngology**: The adoption of telemedicine has surged, allowing specialists to consult with patients remotely, which is particularly beneficial for children in rural areas. - **3D Printing for Surgical Planning**: 3D printing technology is being utilized to create patient-specific models for surgical planning, improving precision in complex pediatric otolaryngology surgeries. - **Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics**: AI tools are being developed to assist in diagnosing pediatric otolaryngological conditions, improving accuracy and efficiency in clinical settings. - **AI Integration in EHR**: ModuleMD's AI-driven tools improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy in pediatric otolaryngology, with tools like JOSH for dictation and SPOCK for front-office management. - **AI Integration in Healthcare**: ModuleMD's use of AI tools like SPOCK and JOSH to streamline workflows and improve patient care in specialties including otolaryngology. - **Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Diagnostics**: AI tools are being developed to assist in diagnosing pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions, enhancing the accuracy and speed of diagnosis. - **AI-generated educational interventions**: Utilized in a quality improvement program to enhance the knowledge of local care teams in El Salvador, improving safety for intubated pediatric patients. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Children's Mercy Kansas City has facilitated over 54,681 telemedicine visits, accounting for 16% of all outpatient visits across 36 pediatric specialty services. - **Remote Monitoring Programs**: CHOP has implemented 11 remote management programs for pediatric patients, focusing on conditions like lung abnormalities and epilepsy. - **Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) initiatives**: Supported by the Oberkotter Foundation to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing develop essential listening and spoken language skills. - **NextGen Healthcare's Ambient Assist**: Expanded AI-driven technology to support small practices with decision support tools and specialty-specific modules, including pediatrics. - **AI-Driven EHR Solutions**: Priority Care Pediatrics is integrating eClinicalWorks' AI-driven EHR to streamline operations and improve patient engagement. - **AI in Pediatric Care**: The AMA is launching an initiative to develop a framework for implementing AI in medical practice, reflecting the growing importance of AI in healthcare. - **Home Monitoring Programs**: Phoenix Children's Hospital has developed a simple text-based system for families to report health metrics, enhancing pediatric care. - **AI-based Dosimetry Toolkit**: Development of an AI tool for pediatric nuclear medicine to enhance dose prediction accuracy. - **Virtual Training for Insulin Pumps**: A study demonstrating the effectiveness of virtual training for managing type 1 diabetes in pediatric patients. - **Canvas Dx Coverage**: Cognoa's Canvas Dx is now covered under Wyoming Medicaid, facilitating early detection of developmental delays. - **Cochlear implant innovations by MED-EL**: Introduction of the FLEX electrode design that preserves residual hearing and enhances the overall hearing experience for cochlear implant users. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Care**: Despite advancements in technology, disparities in access to pediatric otolaryngology care persist, particularly in underserved communities. - **Training and Education**: There is a need for ongoing training for healthcare providers to effectively use new technologies and stay updated on best practices in pediatric otolaryngology. - **Pediatric Care Consent Processes**: Complexity in pediatric care consent processes can hinder access, prompting health systems to streamline these through digital solutions. - **Pediatric Workforce Shortage**: The RSV epidemic has led to a decline in interest in pediatric residency programs, with 30% of such programs remaining unfilled, threatening the future of pediatric care. - **Pediatric Care Access**: There is a significant decline in pediatric hospitals and inpatient beds, particularly in rural areas, leading to challenges in accessing pediatric care. - **Data Privacy and Security**: With the increase in telemedicine and digital health records, ensuring the privacy and security of pediatric patients' data is a significant concern. - **Funding Issues in Pediatric Healthcare**: Political apathy and inadequate funding have exacerbated challenges in pediatric healthcare, leading to bed shortages and hospital closures. - **Access to Obesity Treatment**: Despite effective interventions, access to obesity treatment for children remains limited, prompting advocacy for new billing codes. - **Higher mortality rates in PICUs**: Pediatric intensive care units in low and middle-income countries face significantly higher mortality rates, often due to unplanned intubation and lack of resources. - **Underutilization of cochlear implants**: Despite advancements, there remains a challenge in ensuring that eligible patients access cochlear implants, which MED-EL aims to address with expanded criteria. - **Transitioning Care for NICU Graduates**: Families face challenges in transitioning newborns from NICU to home, highlighting the need for ongoing support and resources. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding the handling of personal data in healthcare settings, emphasizing the need for transparency and user consent. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Concerns about systemic barriers affecting access to genetic testing and healthcare services for non-white populations. - **Digital Divide**: The digital divide poses significant challenges to equitable telehealth access, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Staffing Shortages**: The healthcare industry faces staffing shortages, with projections indicating a potential shortage of up to 86,000 doctors in the U.S. by 2036. - **Medicaid Cuts**: Rising concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid and their impact on healthcare access for low-income individuals. ## Related Topics [[Otolaryngology]]; [[Pediatric Pulmonology]]; [[Pediatric Surgery]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Anesthesiology]]