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

About Sophie Hurewitz, David Ming, and Neal deJong

Dr. deJong is a pediatrician who specializes in care of children with complex health needs. His research focuses on the care these children and families receive as they navigate care between their primary care and specialty care physicians, such as effective long-term plans of care for children with chronic conditions.

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 »