# Pediatric Pulmonology * **Definition:** A branch of medicine that focuses on the respiratory system and its disorders in children, including respiratory issues and surgical procedures related to the lungs. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Pulmonology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Pulmonology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.6K 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]] | | 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]] | | 12/26/2024 | [**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]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**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]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**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 provides guidelines and resources for pediatric healthcare, including pediatric pulmonology. - **Cincinnati Children's Hospital**: Recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the U.S., excelling in multiple specialties including pediatric pulmonology. - **Phoenix Children's**: One of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., recognized for employee wellness and comprehensive pediatric care. - **Manjith Narayanan**: A pediatric pulmonology consultant who emphasized the significance of evaluating large language models (LLMs) against trainee doctors in realistic clinical scenarios. - **National Heart**: A part of the National Institutes of Health that supports research and education on lung diseases affecting children. - **Children's Health**: A leading pediatric healthcare system in North Texas, recognized for its commitment to high-quality care. - **American Thoracic Society (ATS)**: A professional organization focused on advancing the clinical practice of pulmonary medicine, including pediatric pulmonary health. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: A top pediatric hospital known for its pioneering work in CAR-T cell therapy and pediatric cancer care. - **Children's Healthcare**: An organization focused on improving pediatric care, particularly in rural areas, through scholarships and training programs. - **Manjith Narayanan, MD**: A researcher highlighting the role of AI in diagnosing pediatric respiratory issues and comparing AI performance with trainee doctors. - **Children's Hospital Colorado**: A leading pediatric healthcare institution collaborating with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to enhance child health research. - **Graham Tse, M.D.**: Chief medical officer at MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital, recognized for efforts in infant immunization against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). - **Intermountain Children's Health**: Partnering with Fabric Genomics to analyze whole genomes for expedited diagnosis of genetic diseases in pediatric patients. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A leading pediatric healthcare provider that has appointed Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as CEO to enhance pediatric care and research. - **Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust**: A prominent pediatric hospital in the UK recognized for its digital healthcare innovations, including the implementation of the MEDITECH Expanse EPR system. - **Nicklaus Children's Hospital**: Achieved Level 9 recognition for excellence in digital health and pediatric care. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Collaboration between pediatric pulmonologists and technology companies**: Joint efforts to develop innovative solutions such as telemedicine platforms for remote consultations and monitoring of pediatric patients with respiratory issues. - **Research partnerships with universities**: Pediatric pulmonology specialists often collaborate with academic institutions to conduct research on childhood respiratory diseases. - **Research partnerships with academic institutions**: Collaborations aimed at advancing research in pediatric respiratory diseases, leading to improved treatment protocols and outcomes. - **Collaboration between pediatric hospitals and technology companies**: Many pediatric hospitals are partnering with technology firms to develop innovative solutions for respiratory monitoring and management in children. - **AI Research Collaborations**: Studies presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2024 showcase partnerships between researchers and healthcare institutions to develop AI technologies for pediatric pulmonology. - **Levl and PMD-PPP**: Levl joined the Public-Private Partnership for Pediatric Medical Devices to enhance innovation in pediatric medical devices. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocare**: An affiliation agreement aimed at enhancing pediatric care and health outcomes in their communities. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and INCA**: Collaboration to establish a CAR-T cell production center in Brazil for pediatric cancer patients. - **CHOP and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Collaboration to establish a CAR-T cell production center for pediatric immunotherapy. - **Colorado Child Health Research Institute**: Established by Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to facilitate interdisciplinary research and improve child health outcomes. - **Children's National Hospital and Laudio**: Integration of Laudio's platform to improve operational efficiency and reduce nurse burnout. - **Epic and GeneDx**: Collaboration to integrate rapid whole genome sequencing technology into Epic's EHR system for improved pediatric care. - **Press Ganey and Arkansas Children's Hospital**: A partnership aimed at enhancing patient and family experiences through real-time feedback and AI analytics. - **Fabric Genomics and Intermountain Children's Health**: Collaboration to analyze whole genomes of children for faster diagnosis of genetic diseases. - **MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital**: Collaborated with the California Department of Public Health to receive the Immunization Friendly Birth Hospital Award for efforts in infant immunization. - **Children's Health and Pieces Technologies**: Children's Health invested in Pieces Technologies to enhance clinical generative AI and predictive modeling. - **Amazon and Children's Hospitals**: Amazon pledged $1 million each to three children's hospitals to support pediatric healthcare advancements. - **Radiometer and Etiometry**: A partnership aimed at integrating technologies to improve clinical decision-making in critical care. - **Zarminali Health and General Catalyst**: Zarminali Health secured $40 million in seed financing to establish a nationwide outpatient pediatric care model. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Partnering to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in pediatric pulmonology**: The rise of telehealth services has enabled pediatric pulmonologists to provide remote consultations, improving access to care for children with respiratory issues. - **Telehealth in Pediatric Pulmonology**: The increasing use of telehealth services to provide remote consultations and follow-ups for children with chronic respiratory conditions, improving access to care. - **Pediatric Telehealth Growth**: Driven by increasing demand for virtual consultations and remote monitoring, particularly in response to rising pediatric obesity. - **Expansion of Pediatric Facilities**: Children's Health opened a new patient tower to accommodate the growing pediatric population in North Texas. - **Remote Management Programs at CHOP**: Implementation of 11 remote management programs for pediatric patients focusing on various conditions, utilizing digital health devices. - **Wearable technology for respiratory monitoring**: Innovations in wearable devices are allowing for continuous monitoring of respiratory rates and patterns in pediatric patients, facilitating early intervention. - **Wearable technology for monitoring**: Development of wearable devices that track respiratory rates and oxygen levels in pediatric patients, allowing for real-time monitoring and data collection. - **Digital Solutions for Pediatric Care**: Health systems are streamlining consent processes through digital solutions to enhance access to pediatric care. - **ModuleMD**: Integrating advanced AI technology into EHR systems to enhance operational efficiency in pediatric healthcare. - **Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trials**: Notable research initiatives at the Colorado Child Health Research Institute aimed at improving treatments and patient outcomes. - **Generative AI in Pediatric Care**: Children's Health implemented a generative AI solution to enhance clinical workflows and communication. - **AI in Pediatric Care**: AI technologies are being integrated into pediatric healthcare to enhance diagnostics, patient monitoring, and operational efficiency. - **Telehealth Expansion**: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telehealth adoption, improving access to pediatric care, especially in underserved areas. - **AWS Funding for Pediatric Health Systems**: Three pediatric health systems received funding from AWS to enhance AI and cloud computing initiatives. - **Large Language Models (LLMs)**: Chatbots like ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing are being evaluated for their effectiveness in assessing pediatric respiratory issues, showing comparable or superior performance to trainee doctors. - **Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnostics**: AI is being integrated into diagnostic tools to enhance the accuracy of identifying respiratory conditions in children. - **eClinicalWorks**: Adoption of AI-driven EHR and medical scribe solutions by Priority Care Pediatrics to improve operational efficiency and patient engagement. - **Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)**: Developed to noninvasively detect lung diseases in premature infants by analyzing breathing patterns, potentially improving treatment access and long-term outcomes. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to care**: Despite advancements, disparities in access to pediatric pulmonology services remain, particularly in rural and underserved areas. - **Integration of technology into clinical practice**: There are challenges in integrating new technologies into existing healthcare workflows, which can hinder their adoption in pediatric pulmonology. - **Access to Pediatric Care**: Efforts to enhance access to high-quality, cost-effective medical care for children in various regions. - **Access to Pediatric Medical Devices**: There is a critical gap in the development of medical devices specifically designed for children, necessitating focused innovation efforts. - **Clinical Charting Burden**: Pediatric pulmonologists express concerns about the time-consuming nature of clinical charting, which is essential for maintaining continuity of care and effective communication. - **Limited Pediatric-Focused Innovation**: Despite advancements, there is a noted lack of pediatric-focused innovation in the healthcare technology sector. - **Fragmented Pediatric Healthcare System**: The current pediatric healthcare system is fragmented, leading to challenges in care coordination and access. - **Shortage of Pediatric Research Funding**: There is a critical shortage of funding and mentorship opportunities for pediatric research, impacting advancements in the field. - **Complexity of Pediatric Care Consent**: The complexity of consent processes can hinder access to pediatric care, necessitating streamlined solutions. - **Complexity of Pediatric Conditions**: Remote monitoring remains more common in adults due to the complexity of pediatric conditions requiring multiple devices. - **Digital Divide**: Challenges in access to technology for telehealth services, particularly affecting families needing specialized pediatric care. - **AI Validation for Pediatric Use**: Many FDA-approved AI devices for pediatric use were validated solely on adult data, raising concerns about their effectiveness for children. - **Healthcare Provider Shortages**: Rural areas face significant shortages of pediatricians, prompting initiatives to train and retain healthcare providers. - **Data privacy and security**: With the increase in telemedicine and wearable technology, concerns about the privacy and security of children's health data are paramount. - **Administrative Burdens**: Ongoing concerns regarding physician burnout due to administrative tasks, which the AMA is actively addressing. - **Medicaid Cuts**: Concerns are rising about potential cuts to Medicaid under a new administration, which could negatively impact healthcare access for low-income individuals, particularly children. - **Telehealth Maturity Levels**: Ongoing debates about the need for official maturity levels for telemedicine programs to foster new care delivery models. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Internal Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Hospital Medicine]]; [[Pediatric Otolaryngology]]; [[Pediatric Rheumatology]]; [[Pediatric Hematology]]