Episode #
39
AMDIS Roundtable: Beyond the Digital Front Door: Empowering Pediatric Families in the Digital Age
Families now expect digital tools that work seamlessly, speak their language, and reduce the burden of care. In this episode, Dr. Yaa Kumah-Crystal of Vanderbilt, Dr. Natalie Pageler of Stanford Children’s, and Dr. Sarah Rush of Akron Children’s explore what it takes to build a pediatric digital front door that meets those expectations. They discuss real stories from the bedside, the complexity of teen confidentiality, the promise of telehealth, and how emerging tools such as ambient documentation and wearable data reshape family engagement. Their insights show how thoughtful design can make pediatric digital care more intuitive, humane, and accessible.
EPISODE GUESTS

Natalie Pagelar
Stanford University School of Medicine
Associate Dean & Division Chief

Sarah Rush
Akron Children's Hospital
CMIO

Yaa Kumah-Crystal
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
HealthIT Clinical Director
