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Pediatric Suicide-Related Hospital Visits Double
May 23, 2018

The number of encounters at children's hospitals for suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide increased steadily from 2008-15.

Fact Sheet
Pediatric Workforce Shortages Persist
January 19, 2018

2017 survey data show pediatric specialty shortages continue to affect children's ability to receive timely, appropriate care.

Article
Data Examines Medicaid Underpayment in Children's Hospitals
October 27, 2017

A pediatric-focused report reveals the disparity in reimbursements.

Article
Emerging Trends in Pediatrics to Watch
October 26, 2017

A pediatric leader shares what she sees as the biggest challenges and opportunities in pediatric health care.

Report
The New Importance of Children in America
October 12, 2017

Massive demographic changes are converging to make investing in children more important than ever. It is a strong wake-up call for policymakers.

Article
Children's Hospitals Decrease Antibiotic Use by 19 Percent
August 9, 2017

Children's hospitals are actively working to ensure the right antibiotics are used at the right time.

Article
Suicide Admissions to Children's Hospitals Double over the Last Decade
May 9, 2017

Research uses PHIS data from 32 children's hospitals across the U.S.

Article
How This Pediatric Researcher Uses Data to Do His Job
May 2, 2017

Richard Aplenc specializes in caring for children with leukemia. Here's how data helps him do his job.

Reference Material
Building Data to Manage a Pediatric Population
March 21, 2017

Details and specifications of a novel data and informatics framework, and lessons learned for sustainability of similar future efforts.

Article
Rate of Toddlers Hospitalized from Opioid Poisoning on the Rise
February 14, 2017

A new study finds the rate of children hospitalized from opioid poisoning has increased over the last 16 years.

Article
Pediatric Leaders Predict Future Health Care Innovations
February 9, 2017

Gaze into the crystal ball with thought leaders at what's next in pediatric health care.

Article
25 Biggest Pediatric Health Care Innovations in 25 Years
February 8, 2017

Here's a look at significant trends and innovations in pediatric health care from the last 25 years.

Article
Saving Lives and Reducing Medication Errors with Data
January 19, 2017

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia leverages data analytics to reduce medication errors.

Article
How National Guidelines Impact Tonsillectomy Perioperative Care and Outcomes
January 19, 2017

Tonsillitis is one of the top 10 pediatric conditions affecting almost half a million children each year.

Article
Commentary: Supplement Health Care Technology with Human Interaction and Communication
January 19, 2017

Health care providers must supplement technology with human interaction and communication to provide the best care to pediatric patients.

Article
3 Things to Know About Bariatric Surgery for Pediatric Patients
January 4, 2017

Bariatric surgery helps combat and reduce the risk of obesity-related conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and high blood pressure.

Analysis or Summary
Role of Data Analytics in Pediatric Population Health
November 17, 2016

Learn the types of data required for population health management with a focus on pediatric populations.

Article
Addressing the Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
November 17, 2016

Get Smart About Antibiotics Week highlights the importance of antibiotic resistance and proper prescribing and use.

Article
Q&A on Consumerism with Social Trends Expert John Gerzema
November 1, 2016

Social trends expert John Gerzema will speak at the Annual Leadership Conference and share his views on changes in health care.

Issue Brief
The Case for Investing in Child Health as a Matter of Our Nation's Security, Economy and Well-being
October 28, 2016

National experts foresee a nation at risk from worrisome trends in our children's health plus costs driven by an aging population.

Fact Sheet
Childhood Obesity Facts and Trends
September 2, 2016

Access facts and trends and learn why childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health threats facing today's children.

Article
Adults Say Kids' Health is Worse Than in the Past
April 18, 2016

The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at University of Michigan, in collaboration with Children’s Hospital ...

Press Release
Most U.S. Adults Say Today's Children Have Worse Health Than in Past Generations
April 18, 2016

According to a new survey of adults nationwide, the dominant perception is that children’s health is worse today than it was when respondents ...

Article
New Technologies Help Providers Collect Patient Data
February 2, 2016

To move into the future, providers must understand the implications of new technologies, such as mobile devices, that can measure and track ...

Data
Population Health Survey
November 11, 2015

Key findings from a survey to provide members with benchmarking data related to children's hospitals involvement in population health.

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