This episode features Dr. Hossain Marandi, President at Corewell Health - Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Here, he discusses his background and what led him into pediatrics, challenges surrounding the “tripledemic”, financial pressures children’s hospitals are facing, and more.
Summary
Dr. Hossain Marandi Discusses Challenges Facing Children's Hospitals During the "Tripledemic"
Introduction
In a recent episode of the Healthcare Insider podcast, Dr. Hossain Marandi, President at Corewell Health - Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, shared his insights on the challenges facing children's hospitals during the ongoing "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu.
Background and Expertise
Dr. Marandi is a general pediatrician and the president of Helen De Los Children's Hospital and the department chief of Pediatrics, Corwell Health West. He has been closely following issues such as COVID, RSV, flu, strep A, healthcare reimbursement, and staffing shortages. Dr. Marandi is most excited about telemedicine and genetics, but he worries about workforce shortages and reduced margins.
Financial Pressures on Children's Hospitals
Children's hospitals are facing significant financial pressures as a result of the tripledemic. According to Dr. Marandi, many children's hospitals are operating at a loss due to increased costs associated with PPE, staffing, and other essential resources. As a result, healthcare leaders in the children's hospital space should advocate for improved access to resources in order to care for patients.
Advocating for Children's Health
Dr. Marandi believes that effective healthcare leaders need to be advocates for children in all aspects. This includes pushing for policies that support pediatric healthcare, such as improving access to mental health resources and advocating for vaccine mandates.
Conclusion
As the tripledemic continues to challenge children's hospitals across the country, healthcare leaders like Dr. Marandi are working to find solutions to ensure that pediatric patients receive the care they need. By advocating for improved resources and policies that support pediatric healthcare, these leaders are making a positive impact on the health of children and families.
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This episode aired on 01/14/2023 and can be listened here.
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