Far From Care: Children with Medical Complexity in a Rural Setting

Listen to this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode where Drs. Chelsea Bodnar and James Bohnhoff discuss their cross-sectional study examining access to care for children with medical complexity in rural Montana. The 25-minute discussion, hosted by Dr. Kilby Mann from Children's Hospital Colorado, explores the challenges and inequities faced by medically complex children in rural settings, practical implications for healthcare providers, and future directions for research and policy. The conversation centers on the journal article "Medicaid-Insured Children with Medical Complexity in a Rural State" published in Academic Pediatrics. This educational resource from OPENPediatrics is designed for healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, and families interested in improving care for vulnerable pediatric populations in resource-limited settings. A full transcript is available, and viewers are encouraged to recommend articles for future discussions through the provided form.