Author Archives: Sophie Hurewitz, David Ming, and Neal deJong

About Sophie Hurewitz, David Ming, and Neal deJong

David Ming, MD is a medicine and pediatrics hospitalist and researcher. He received his MD at the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed residency training in combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center. His research is focused on improving systems of care of patients with complex health needs. Areas of expertise include implementation science, population health sciences, community-engaged research, and digital health. His vision is to design, implement, evaluate, and scale programs and interventions that will simplify the delivery of complex care. By doing so, we can equitably improve the health outcomes that matter most to children and adults with complex health needs and their families.

Lessons From Conducting the Path-4CNC Virtual Convenings

By | January 20, 2022
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Last week, we detailed the findings of virtual convenings we held in North Carolina to improve care for children with complex health needs (CCHN). Here, we share our takeaways about the process of planning, holding and following-up on the convenings. We also outline the specific steps other leaders, innovators, and advocates can take to engage… Read More »

Engaging Communities to Improve Systems of Care for Children with Complex Health Needs

By | January 11, 2022
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Children with complex health needs (CCHN) are a unique pediatric patient population. They have chronic medical and/or behavioral conditions that need ongoing health care. They use a disproportionate share of hospital resources. And they face greater social challenges when compared to other children. In North Carolina (where we work) and across the country, CCHN fail… Read More »