Contributed: Shortcomings and opportunities for health equity in pediatrics

Children and young people in the US face challenges in receiving timely and accurate healthcare due to strained health systems and treatment gaps, with mental health and complex conditions rising. Digital health solutions provide some hope, but often fail to meet diverse needs, lack compatibility with clinical workflows, and face commercial struggles, according to a program lead at the Digital Medicine Society. Solutions should include efforts from stakeholders like clinicians, technology companies, investors and policymakers.