What 2018 Means for Children’s Health

For the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), 2017 brought the close of four large, multiyear projects resulting in measurable improvement for infant mortality rates, sickle cell disease care and hospital environments that support breastfeeding. It also was the start of multiple new projects in the early childhood space, which promises significant opportunity to make a difference in long-term children’s health outcomes.

NICHQ is devoted to using its change management approach to achieve its vision that every child achieves optimal health. So, what does 2018 mean for children’s health and NICHQ’s vision as an organization?

We recently sat down with NICHQ President and CEO Scott D. Berns, MD, MPH, FAAP, who shared his thoughts on building on 2017’s successes, the biggest opportunities in 2018 and how NICHQ can drive change in children’s health outcomes. Check out the short video below, where Berns shares some highlights from 2017, then read on to uncover what Berns is prioritizing in 2018.