Leader’s Note: December Newsletter Introduction from Terry Lindquist

Dear Pediatric Health Network Community,

As we wrap up 2024, we reflect with hope and gratitude on the year we’ve shared together. Despite the challenges of this past year, our commitment to providing exceptional care for children and families continues to drive us forward, and we are excited for what lies ahead.

This year marked our 27th annual Business of Pediatrics, and it was one for the books! It was wonderful to connect with so many friends and colleagues. If you missed it this time or want a second look, the recordings and slides are available on our website. Read on in this newsletter for more opportunities for continued collaboration through upcoming grand rounds, Behavioral Health and Quality Improvement events, and more. We also have exciting updates on shared savings for our HSCSN and CareFirst contracts, as well as new partnerships with Aetna and UnitedHealthcare.

Our Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) continues to make strides with the promotion of NEW patient and family handouts, recently added to our Clinical Support Tools for Providers. Together, we have achieved so much, and we’re excited to continue building on this momentum in the coming year. Thank you all for your ongoing leadership, dedication, and commitment to improving pediatric care. Let’s keep moving forward with hope and purpose.

Warm regards,

Terry Lindquist
Vice President and Executive Director
Pediatric Health Network
Children’s National Hospital