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It's Time For A New Medical Specialty In Asynchronous Care
Oct. 4, 2024
Alagappan is an internal medicine physician and the founder and CEO of Counsel Health, a virtual medical practice specializing in messaging-based care. Khakhkhar is a practicing emergency medicine physician and the founding medical director of Counsel Health. Kornitzer is an internal medicine physician and a strategic adviser to Counsel Health.
As primary care physicians, we see a scene play out almost daily. A patient is sitting in front of us, explaining her symptoms: She could have difficulty breathing, stress at home, fatigue. We know there is nothing more important than being fully present.
However, our minds and eyes keep darting to the computer screen and the growing inbox of messages from other patients: "I forgot my Lipitor for a week, should I double up tomorrow?" "I've had a cough since starting that new medication," "I'm traveling to Vietnam next week, do I need any vaccines?"
Today, the fastest-growing care setting isn't the hospital or home — it's the mobile phone. Google now receives more than 1 billion health-related searches every day, and patient messages for medical advice have increased sixfold in the past decade. The explosion in patient messaging is a clear sign that patients want more access to information about their health, despite the long wait times and often unclear responses.
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Subscribe6 Children's Hospitals Leading AI
As the pediatric healthcare landscape continues to evolve, a select group of children's hospitals is leading the charge in integrating artificial intelligence into their clinical and operational frameworks.
These institutions are pioneering innovative AI projects that enhance diagnostics, optimize patient care, and streamline administrative processes. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing, these hospitals are not only improving patient outcomes but also setting new standards for how AI can be utilized in the healthcare sector.
Becker's Healthcare, in partnership with the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Health Innovation at UC San Diego, has compiled a list of leading U.S. Children's hospitals that are pioneering the use of AI.
Editor's Note: We spotlight these top hospitals for their strong leadership, outcomes-focused research, as well as strategic investments. Explore the list below, organized alphabetically by state, to find our top selections.
1. California - Stanford Children's Health
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2. Massachusetts - Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It is home to the world's largest pediatric research enterprise, and it is the leading recipient of pediatric research funding from the National Institutes of Health. It is the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School. The nonprofit hospital treats more children with rare diseases and complex conditions than any other hospital.
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3. Ohio - Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children's Medical Center is a nonprofit pediatric health system and a leader in research and education, consistently ranked among America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is also a top recipient of NIH pediatric research grants. Partnering with skilled clinical staff, the hospital's scientists conduct basic and translational research on a range of common and rare diseases, exploring genetic and molecular causes, running clinical trials, and conducting long-term outcome studies. Cincinnati Children's also has a large AI imaging research center.
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4. Ohio - Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States. With more than 1.8 million patient visits each year, it is the nation's third largest pediatric hospital. The hospital has a Research Institute dedicated to developing promising new technologies to advance the practice of pediatric healthcare, as well as an IT Research and Innovation division, which fosters collaboration and innovation of impactful health IT solutions, combining data analytics, technological intervention, and user experience designs.
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5. Pennsylvania - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Founded in 1855, the nonprofit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is the first hospital exclusively for children in the U.S. It focuses on exceptional patient care, training pediatric professionals, and groundbreaking research, making significant contributions to child health worldwide. Its extensive CHOP Care Network offers advanced care through over 50 locations, including primary care practices, specialty centers, urgent care, and a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia.
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6. Washington, D.C. - Children's National Hospital
The nonprofit Children's National Hospital is ranked No. 5 nationally by U.S. News & World Report and leads the Mid-Atlantic in neonatology, cancer, and neurology/neurosurgery. The hospital has top 10 rankings in all specialties, including nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and diabetes/endocrinology, reflecting our commitment to children's health.
Home to the Children's National Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, the hospital secures over 70% of its research funding from federal sources, with 60% from the National Institutes of Health.
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