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Shetal Shah, MD FAAP (he/him/his)
Professor of Pediatrics
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, New York Medical College
Syosset, New York, United States
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about one of the largest expansions of the social safety net for children in U.S. history. Emergency legislation passed in response to the public health crisis has ushered in a transformative child allowance, and more than half of U.S. children now receive health insurance coverage through Medicaid thanks to changes made to the program. Policymakers have also shown renewed interest in addressing shortcomings in social supports in the long term and an increased willingness to expand the role of government in addressing families' needs. Important child health priorities, like paid family and medical leave and increased support for child nutrition programs, are receiving significant attention and public support. Despite this progress, ongoing advocacy is needed to extend enhanced supports for families passed by Congress on an emergency basis, and other important child health policies may not become reality as policymakers balance competing priorities. Join the Pediatric Policy Council to learn about recent successes in enhancing the social safety net and the work that lies ahead in ensuring children and families have access to the supports they need to thrive.
Speaker: Shetal Shah, MD – Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center
Speaker: Charlene Wong, MD MSHP – Duke university
Speaker: George Dalembert, MD, MSHP – Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Speaker: Tamara Arnautovic, MD, MHS – Tufts Children's Hospital/Tufts University School of Medicine
Speaker: Kimberly Montez, MD, MPH – Wake Forest School of Medicine