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The PedsMrkt Quarterly Newsletter is a great way to keep up to date on the latest pediatric innovations, get to know other organizations in the pediatric ecosystem and find opportunities to engage in pediatric innovation discussions.
Product Highlights
Prep & Play Kit (Educational Medical Toys)
Bring medical play to life in your hospital or clinic with our all-in-one Prep & Play Kit—a thoughtfully curated collection of The Butterfly Pig’s most popular pediatric patient education tools all packed in a sleek, modular carry case. Designed with child life specialists in mind, this kit mirrors real hospital procedures that often require extra support and understanding from young patients. It’s more than a kit—it’s a movement toward empowered care.
>> Click here to learn more
PedsGuide Clinical Decision Support App: Seizure & Epilepsy
Seizure & Epilepsy is a powerful new addition to the PedsGuide app, designed to support clinicians in the acute management and evaluation of pediatric seizures.
This module offers a comprehensive, step-by step approach to emergency seizure care, guiding users through critical decision pathways for status epilepticus, first time seizure--non-febrile, and febrile seizures. It equips providers with practical tools including seizure characteristic videos, educational videos for caregivers, rescue medication guides and more.
Built to enhance clinical confidence, the module integrates evidence-based recommendations into the intuitive format to support timely, informed decisions.
This release strengthens PedsGuide’s commitment to empowering providers everywhere with tools that make a difference.
Featured Pediatric Event
On behalf of the International Society for Pediatric Innovation, join us in Atlanta November 5-6th for this collaborative event focused on innovation in the pediatric healthcare landscape.
PHIS2025 unites ISPI, Georgia Tech, and the FDA’s Pediatric Device Consortia for a two-day summit laser-focused on breakthroughs in pediatric innovation.
- Hosted at Georgia Tech’s Science Square and the historic Academy of Medicine
- Attendees include children’s hospital executive leaders, nurses and providers, device innovators
- MedTech and venture funding partners, researchers, and more FDA PDC $25K Pitch Awards (3), expert-led workshops, live innovation showcases, thought-leadership discussion panels and breakout sessions
Adhera Health
At Adhera Health, our mission is to transform pediatric chronic care management through AI-driven and human-powered digital solutions. Our flagship program, the Adhera® Caring Digital Program (ACDP), is designed to support the physical and mental well-being of family caregivers of children with chronic conditions.
SealCath LLC
The Perfect Rectal Seal -At SealCath, our double balloon catheter, the Cephus Catheter, achieves an optimal seal and improves the efficiency, efficacy, and productivity of various procedures such as rectal contrast CT scans, virtual colonoscopies, and ostomy contrast evaluations.
Innovation Funding
2025 CTIP MedTech Innovation Challenge
Eligibility:
- Must be a project from a CTIP Consortium or an active KidsX Member Hospital.
- The submission must be a novel pediatric medical device or technology (pre-clinical/clinical stage preferred).
- Devices must meet the FDA definition of a medical device.
- Novel drugs, chemical therapies, process improvement innovations, and fetal devices/technologies without pediatric applications are not eligible.
- The innovation should lead to improved patient experience, quality, outcomes, or efficiency.
Dates: October 1- December 15
Eligible submissions will be invited to participate in an entrepreneurial bootcamp designed to educate inventors on the pediatric innovation landscape and how to advance their projects toward commercial viability. High-impact projects will be selected to be a part of the CTIP portfolio and will receive support including access to advisors and consulting services, funding opportunities, and educational resources.
>>Click Here to Learn More on the CTIP site
Connect in the PedsMrkt Community
Access to other pediatric providers in a free community
Connection drives collaboration. Join the over 150 PedsMrkt Community Members. Learn, solve problems and share your best practices. By doing so, we can improve outcomes and experiences for kids.
- Participate in conversations about needs and challenges: "How did you tackle this issue/requirement?"
- Provide feedback to pediatric startups: "Have you thought about infection control for your product? How would this work?"
- Swap best practices: "We recently rolled out a new program at our hospital that I thought I would share."
- Share expertise and useful resources: "Check out this new study."
- Move existing listserv conversations over to improve communication: Share and save links/videos and search or reference past posts.
LEARN MORE & JOIN TODAY* (note: it's free- we just think connecting is important)
*Please note that membership in this community is open only to healthcare professionals (NPI number required) and to PedsMrkt MrktPlace Members.
Stay in the Know- Pediatric Podcasts
1. Mind the Kids: An ACAMH Podcast
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in child and adolescent mental health. They bridge the gap between rigorous research and practical application, featuring expert discussions on mental health. Each episode highlights cutting-edge studies offering insights into findings and implications for practice. The series caters to clinicians, researchers, and those interested in mental health.
Host: Dr. Umar Toseeb
Avg Length: 34 min
2. PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast is an evidence-based podcast focused on the care of ill and injured children in the Emergency Department. The host is Brad Sobolewski, author of PEMBlog.com and a Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children's and the University of Cincinnati.
Host: Brad Sobolewski
Avg Length: 15 min
3. SCCM Podcast
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast features in-depth interviews with leaders in critical care. Experts discuss hot topics in intensive care with perspectives from all members of the critical care team. Guests include authors from SCCM’s peer-reviewed journals, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and Critical Care Explorations, as well as thought leaders in the field.
Avg Length: 26 min
From the PedsMrkt Community
Article: FDA has cleared more than 1200 Clinical AIs and submissions are increasing
The article discusses the rapid growth of FDA-cleared clinical AI algorithms, which now total 1,247. Most of these are used in medical imaging, especially radiology, and the number of new approvals is accelerating with a record 39 algorithms cleared in May 2025 alone. AI adoption in healthcare is expanding due to its ability to improve workflow efficiency, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and assist in clinical decision-making.
Pediatric providers & care teams- Visit the PedsMrkt Community (NPI Required) to learn more.
October
HLTH 2025
October 19-22, 2025
Details: HLTH 2025 is venturing into new possibilities, uniting 12,000+ leaders, executives, and visionaries crafting the future of healthcare. Attend HLTH to cultivate connections, gain insights into cutting-edge trends, advance your career, and propel your organization to success.
Where: Las Vegas, NV
October 19-22, 2025
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Reuters Events: Total Health 2025
October 28-29, 2025
Details: Total Health 2025 brings together healthcare leaders from providers, payers, pharma, and digital health to explore and collaborate on vital innovations in the U.S. Healthcare system. Obtain essential insights, connections, and a strategic action plan to advance your organization in healthcare.
Where: Chicago, IL
October 28-29, 2025
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November
Pediatric Healthcare Innovation Summit (PHIS)
November 5-6, 2025
Details: For the first time, the International Society for Pediatric Innovation, the Georgia Tech Pediatric Innovation Network, and the FDA-funded Pediatric Device Consortia have come together with other key stakeholders in the pediatric healthcare innovation ecosystem to bring you this two-day, collaborative, strategy-focused event.
Where: Atlanta, GA
November 5-6, 2025
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AIMed25
November 9 - 12, 2025
Details: AIMed25 is where leading experts in artificial intelligence and medicine come together to shape the future of healthcare. Join us for a comprehensive program that features thought-provoking keynotes, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and innovators.
Where: San Diego, CA
November 9 - 12, 2025
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