# Ep. 197: Mark Del Monte on the Future of Children’s Health, Advocacy and Hope

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Podcast: [Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-beyond-medicine-the-nemours-children-s-health-podcast-6297628)
Published: 2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1376

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Children’s health in America is at a critical crossroads. From Medicaid uncertainty and workforce shortages and burnout to rising mental health needs, misinformation and the growing impact of social media and AI, pediatric care is facing unprecedented pressure. Mark Del Monte, JD, CEO, Executive Vice President, American Academy of Pediatrics, explores the current state of pediatrics, why advocacy is central to the practice of medicine for children, and what continues to give him hope for the ...

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