Event

Wealth Is Health: Integrating Economic Opportunity into Pediatric Health Care

Nov. 05, 2026, 3 p.m. ET

Presenters

  • Rachel Sagor, MD
    Written By:
    Rachel Sagor, MD
    Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Attending Neonatologist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
  • John Feister, MD
    Written By:
    John Feister, MD
    Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Attending Neonatologist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
  • Lucy Marcil, MD
    Written By:
    Lucy Marcil, MD
    Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Executive Director, StreetCred; Health by Wealth Collective Pediatrician, Children's National

Join the Children's Hospital Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Health by Wealth pediatricians to explore ways you can support families during times of increasing financial strain. From helping families access tax credits to trauma-informed financial coaching, learn about embedding economic opportunities into pediatric health care.

During this webinar, we'll:

  • Explain how economic and financial factors influence pediatric health outcomes and health equity.
  • Introduce how medical-financial partnerships can decrease financial strain and improve child and family well-being.
  • Highlight specific local and national efforts of medical-financial partnerships.
  • Identify strategies for implementing these programs across diverse pediatric care settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, health systems, and community-based programs.

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