144 Accelerating Innovation for Children

Accelerating Innovation in Pediatric Hospitals: A Look at KidsX

In this episode of the Pediatric Lounge, the hosts delve into the Pediatric Lounge Innovation Sessions, focusing on accelerating innovation in pediatric medicine. Guests include Deepa Shah, Head of Operations and Strategy at KidsX and Children's Hospital LA, and Kiyana Turner, Director of Digital Transformation at Children's Hospital LA and Program Lead for KidsX. The discussion explores the relationship between KidsX and Children's Hospital LA, the purpose of the KidsX accelerator, and specific examples of innovations like Diligent Robotics' Moxie. Shah and Turner highlight how KidsX connects hospital systems with startups, helping emerging companies scale and supporting hospitals in piloting these innovations. The conversation also touches on the importance of sustainable business models in pediatrics, the challenges in implementation, and the integration of AI in healthcare. The episode ends by underscoring the need for pediatricians to engage with innovation and support startup solutions for better patient care.

00:00 Introduction to the Pediatric Lounge
00:37 Meet the Innovators: Deepa Shah and Kiyana Turner
01:51 Understanding the KidsX Accelerator
02:43 Virtual Accelerator Program
03:43 Challenges in Pediatric Innovation
06:42 AI Solutions in Pediatric Care
07:51 Physician and Patient Satisfaction
10:22 The Role of EHR and AI in Healthcare
23:36 Telemedicine and Digital Health Concerns
27:56 The Business Model of Pediatric Innovation
31:11 The Origin of KidsX
36:17 Evaluating ROI and Value Proposition
36:54 Investability vs. Need in Pediatric Startups
38:05 Understanding the KidsX Membership Fee
38:37 Challenges in Pediatric Care Coordination
41:54 KidsX's Role in Pediatric Innovation
44:38 How KidsX Supports Startups
50:50 Success Stories: Diligent Robotics
53:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell
54:23 The Future of KidsX and Pediatric Innovation