Current Environment: Production

Medical Services

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Education

Undergraduate School

University of Alabama

1996, Tuscaloosa, AL

Graduate School

Harvard School of Public Health

Boston, MA

Medical School

University of Alabama School of Medicine

2001, Birmingham, AL

Graduate School

Pediatrics

University of Utah School of Medicine

Salt Lake City, UT

Residency

University of Utah Medical Center

2004, Salt Lake City, UT

Fellowship

Pediatric Health Services Research Fellowship

Harvard School of Public Health

2006, Boston, MA

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics (General)

Publications

  1. Pediatric Mental Health Boarding: 2017 to 2023. Pediatrics. 2025 Feb 13. View Abstract

  2. Postoperative Pneumonia Risk in Children With Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders. Hosp Pediatr. 2024 Dec 01; 14(12):1001-1008. View Abstract

  3. Comparison of two modeling approaches for the identification of predictors of complications in children with cerebral palsy following spine surgery. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2024 Oct 11; 24(1):236. View Abstract

  4. Pre- and Post-admission Care for Children Hospitalized With Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. Hosp Pediatr. 2024 10 01; 14(10):815-822. View Abstract

  5. Tools used to measure the impact of comorbidities on surgical outcomes in children with complex chronic conditions: A scoping review. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2024 Oct; 66(10):1289-1300. View Abstract

  6. Effects of Sociodemographic and Child Opportunity Index on Pediatric Plastic and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Volume Trends in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Apr; 12(4):e5707. View Abstract

  7. Health care utilization after enrollment in an outpatient structured clinical program for children with medical complexity. Paediatr Child Health. 2024 Sep; 29(6):354-360. View Abstract

  8. Hospital Variation and Resource Use for Infants with Craniosynostosis Undergoing Open, Endoscopic, and Distraction Osteogenesis Surgical Techniques. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2025 May; 62(5):845-852. View Abstract

  9. Assessing the Utility of a Machine-Learning Model to Assist With the Assignment of the American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Status Classification in Pediatric Patients. Anesth Analg. 2024 Nov 01; 139(5):1017-1026. View Abstract

  10. Categorization of a Universal Coding System to Distinguish Use of Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies in Pediatric Patients. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 10 02; 6(10):e2339449. View Abstract

  11. Questionable Safety of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 Oct 01; 177(10):1010-1012. View Abstract

  12. Comparing the Kids' Inpatient Database and National Inpatient Sample for Pediatric Research. Acad Pediatr. 2024 04; 24(3):503-505. View Abstract

  13. Child Opportunity Index Disparities in Pediatric Surgical Encounters During the Coronavirus 2019 Pandemic. Acad Pediatr. 2024 Jan-Feb; 24(1):43-50. View Abstract

  14. In their own words: Safety and quality perspectives from families of hospitalized children with medical complexity. J Hosp Med. 2023 09; 18(9):777-786. View Abstract

  15. Knowledge to Advance the Clinical Effectiveness of Pediatric Complex Care. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 05 01; 177(5):453-455. View Abstract

  16. Hospital readmissions in children with new-onset infantile epileptic spasms syndrome. Epilepsia Open. 2023 06; 8(2):444-455. View Abstract

  17. Prevalence of and Spending on Ear, Nose, Throat, and Respiratory Infections Among Children With Chronic Complex Conditions. Acad Pediatr. 2023 03; 23(2):434-440. View Abstract

  18. Barriers to Discharge After Hip Reconstruction Surgery in Non-ambulatory Children With Neurological Complex Chronic Conditions. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 09 01; 42(8):e882-e888. View Abstract

  19. Failing to Support Families' Burden of Care for Children with Intestinal failure. J Pediatr. 2022 11; 250:10-12. View Abstract

  20. Annual Days With a Health Care Encounter for Children and Youth Enrolled in Medicaid: A Multistate Analysis. Acad Pediatr. 2023 03; 23(2):441-447. View Abstract

  21. Pneumonia after hip surgery in children with neurological complex chronic conditions. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2023 02; 65(2):232-242. View Abstract

  22. Outcomes for Children With Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Tracheostomy Placement: A Multi-Institutional Analysis. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2022 09 01; 23(9):717-726. View Abstract

  23. Room to Improve Prior Authorization in Children With Complex Medical Needs. Pediatrics. 2022 03 01; 149(3). View Abstract

  24. Low-Resource Emergency Department Visits for Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2022 Feb 01; 38(2):e856-e862. View Abstract

  25. The Role of Chronic Conditions in Outcomes following Noncardiac Surgery in Children with Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr. 2022 05; 244:49-57.e8. View Abstract

  26. National survey of health services provided by pediatric post-acute care facilities in the US. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2022; 15(3):417-424. View Abstract

  27. Hospital Volumes of Inpatient Pediatric Surgery in the United States. Anesth Analg. 2021 11 01; 133(5):1280-1287. View Abstract

  28. 50 Years Ago in TheJournalofPediatrics: Unnecessary and Preventable Pediatric Hospitalizations. J Pediatr. 2021 Nov; 238:240. View Abstract

  29. Health Care Insurance Adequacy for Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs. Pediatrics. 2021 10; 148(4). View Abstract

  30. Assessment of Underpayment for Inpatient Care at Children's Hospitals. JAMA Pediatr. 2021 09 01; 175(9):972-974. View Abstract

  31. Hospitals' Diversity of Diagnosis Groups and Associated Costs of Care. Pediatrics. 2021 03; 147(3). View Abstract

  32. The Pediatric-Specific American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Score: A Multicenter Study. Anesth Analg. 2021 03 01; 132(3):807-817. View Abstract

  33. Parent Perspectives on Short-Term Recovery After Spinal Fusion Surgery in Children With Neuromuscular Scoliosis. J Patient Exp. 2020 Dec; 7(6):1369-1377. View Abstract

  34. Risk factors for gastrointestinal complications after spinal fusion in children with cerebral palsy. Spine Deform. 2021 03; 9(2):567-578. View Abstract

  35. Hospital resource use after hip reconstruction surgery in children with neurological complex chronic conditions. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2021 02; 63(2):204-210. View Abstract

  36. Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Morbidity in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: An Institutional Experience. Anesth Analg. 2020 11; 131(5):1607-1615. View Abstract

  37. Hospitalization Outcomes for Rural Children with Mental Health Conditions. J Pediatr. 2021 02; 229:240-246.e1. View Abstract

  38. Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Morbidity in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: An Institutional Experience. Anesth Analg. 2020 Sep 07. View Abstract

  39. Being Mindful About Follow-up Care After Pediatric Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis. JAMA Pediatr. 2020 09 01; 174(9):e201945. View Abstract

  40. The Interwoven Nature of Medical and Social Complexity in US Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2020 09 01; 174(9):891-893. View Abstract

  41. A systematic concept analysis of 'technology dependent': challenging the terminology. Eur J Pediatr. 2021 Jan; 180(1):1-12. View Abstract

  42. One Size Does Not Fit All: A Perspective on the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification for Pediatric Patients. Anesth Analg. 2020 06; 130(6):1685-1692. View Abstract

  43. The Elephant in the Hospital Room Charge. Pediatrics. 2020 06; 145(6). View Abstract

  44. Key constituents for integration of care for children assisted with long-term home ventilation: a European study. BMC Pediatr. 2020 02 15; 20(1):71. View Abstract

  45. Implementing a Multidisciplinary Clinical Pathway Can Reduce the Deep Surgical Site Infection Rate After Posterior Spinal Fusion in High-Risk Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 Jan; 7(1):33-39. View Abstract

  46. Identification of Children With High-Intensity Neurological Impairment. JAMA Pediatr. 2019 Oct 01; 173(10):989-991. View Abstract

  47. Does the Current American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification Represent the Chronic Disease Burden in Children Undergoing General Anesthesia? Anesth Analg. 2019 10; 129(4):1175-1180. View Abstract

  48. Variation in Hospitalization Rates Following Emergency Department Visits in Children with Medical Complexity. J Pediatr. 2019 11; 214:113-120.e1. View Abstract

  49. Pediatric complex care and surgery comanagement: Preparation for spinal fusion. J Child Health Care. 2020 09; 24(3):402-410. View Abstract

  50. Hospital Readmission of Adolescents and Young Adults With Complex Chronic Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 07 03; 2(7):e197613. View Abstract

  51. Parent-to-Parent Advice on Considering Spinal Fusion in Children with Neuromuscular Scoliosis. J Pediatr. 2019 10; 213:149-154. View Abstract

  52. Outpatient Prescription Opioid Use in Pediatric Medicaid Enrollees With Special Health Care Needs. Pediatrics. 2019 06; 143(6). View Abstract

  53. Modelling collaboration of primary and secondary care for children with complex care needs: long-term ventilation as an example. Eur J Pediatr. 2019 Jun; 178(6):891-901. View Abstract

  54. Chronic Medication Use in Children Insured by Medicaid: A Multistate Retrospective Cohort Study. Pediatrics. 2019 04; 143(4). View Abstract

  55. Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Among Medicaid-Enrolled Children: 2009-2015. Pediatrics. 2019 04; 143(4). View Abstract

  56. Predicting Postoperative Physiologic Decline After Surgery. Pediatrics. 2019 04; 143(4). View Abstract

  57. Association of Extending Hospital Length of Stay With Reduced Pediatric Hospital Readmissions. JAMA Pediatr. 2019 02 01; 173(2):186-188. View Abstract

  58. Association of Home Respiratory Equipment and Supply Use with Health Care Resource Utilization in Children. J Pediatr. 2019 04; 207:169-175.e2. View Abstract

  59. Implementing a Multidisciplinary Clinical Pathway Can Reduce the Deep Surgical Site Infection Rate After Posterior Spinal Fusion in High-Risk Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 01; 7(1):33-39. View Abstract

  60. Pediatric patients with home mechanical ventilation: The health services landscape. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2019 01; 54(1):40-46. View Abstract

  61. Management and integration of care for children living with complex care needs at the acute-community interface in Europe. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2018 11; 2(11):822-831. View Abstract

  62. Principles for provision of integrated complex care for children across the acute-community interface in Europe. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2018 11; 2(11):832-838. View Abstract

  63. Healthcare expenditures for privately insured US patients with cystic fibrosis, 2010-2016. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2018 12; 53(12):1611-1618. View Abstract

  64. Caring for Patients With Neurological Impairment: Conversations Between a Pediatrician and Geriatrician. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 09 01; 172(9):795-796. View Abstract

  65. Mental Health Conditions and Unplanned Hospital Readmissions in Children. J Hosp Med. 2018 07; 13(7):445-452. View Abstract

  66. Timing and Causes of Common Pediatric Readmissions. J Pediatr. 2018 09; 200:240-248.e1. View Abstract

  67. Associations of Coexisting Conditions with Healthcare Spending for Children with Cerebral Palsy. J Pediatr. 2018 09; 200:111-117.e1. View Abstract

  68. Well-Child Visits of Medicaid-Insured Children with Medical Complexity. J Pediatr. 2018 08; 199:223-230.e2. View Abstract

  69. Development of Hospitalization Resource Intensity Scores for Kids (H-RISK) and Comparison across Pediatric Populations. J Hosp Med. 2018 09 01; 13(9):602-608. View Abstract

  70. Length of Stay and Cost of Pediatric Readmissions. Pediatrics. 2018 04; 141(4). View Abstract

  71. Ethical Framework for Risk Stratification and Mitigation Programs for Children With Medical Complexity. Pediatrics. 2018 03; 141(Suppl 3):S250-S258. View Abstract

  72. Status Complexicus? The Emergence of Pediatric Complex Care. Pediatrics. 2018 03; 141(Suppl 3):S202-S211. View Abstract

  73. Clinician Perceptions of the Importance of Hospital Discharge Components for Children. J Healthc Qual. 2018 Mar/Apr; 40(2):79-88. View Abstract

  74. Age trends in 30 day hospital readmissions: US national retrospective analysis. BMJ. 2018 02 27; 360:k497. View Abstract

  75. Health-care spending and utilization for children discharged from a neonatal intensive care unit. J Perinatol. 2018 06; 38(6):734-741. View Abstract

  76. Issues Identified by Postdischarge Contact after Pediatric Hospitalization: A Multisite Study. J Hosp Med. 2018 04; 13(4):236-242. View Abstract

  77. Predicting Low-Resource-Intensity Emergency Department Visits in Children. Acad Pediatr. 2018 04; 18(3):297-304. View Abstract

  78. Risk factors for hospitalizations due to bacterial respiratory tract infections after tracheotomy. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2018 03; 53(3):349-357. View Abstract

  79. Neonatal HSV Disease: Balancing the Low Incidence With the Need to Treat Promptly. Pediatrics. 2018 02; 141(2). View Abstract

  80. Postacute Care after Pediatric Hospitalizations for a Primary Mental Health Condition. J Pediatr. 2018 02; 193:222-228.e1. View Abstract

  81. Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials That Evaluate the Effectiveness of Hospital-Initiated Postdischarge Interventions on Hospital Readmission. J Healthc Qual. 2017 Nov/Dec; 39(6):354-366. View Abstract

  82. Admissions to Acute Care Within 30 and 90 Days of Discharge Home From a Pediatric Post-acute Care Hospital. Hosp Pediatr. 2017 11; 7(11):682-685. View Abstract

  83. Outpatient Visits Before Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Hospitalization of Children Receiving Medicaid. Acad Pediatr. 2018 May - Jun; 18(4):390-396. View Abstract

  84. Perioperative Spending on Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis for Children With Medical Complexity. Pediatrics. 2017 Oct; 140(4). View Abstract

  85. High-Expenditure Pharmaceutical Use Among Children in Medicaid. Pediatrics. 2017 Sep; 140(3). View Abstract

  86. Use of Post-Acute Facility Care in Children Hospitalized With Acute Respiratory Illness. J Hosp Med. 2017 08; 12(8):626-631. View Abstract

  87. Characteristics of Children Enrolled in Medicaid With High-Frequency Emergency Department Use. Pediatrics. 2017 Sep; 140(3). View Abstract

  88. Contributions of Children With Multiple Chronic Conditions to Pediatric Hospitalizations in the United States: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Hosp Pediatr. 2017 Jul; 7(7):365-372. View Abstract

  89. Association of Income Inequality With Pediatric Hospitalizations for Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Conditions. JAMA Pediatr. 2017 06 05; 171(6):e170322. View Abstract

  90. Trends in Hospital Utilization and Costs among Pediatric Palliative Care Recipients. J Palliat Med. 2017 09; 20(9):946-953. View Abstract

  91. Delayed Diagnoses in Children with Constipation: Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study. J Pediatr. 2017 07; 186:87-94.e16. View Abstract

  92. Exploring Integration of Care for Children Living with Complex Care Needs across the European Union and European Economic Area. Int J Integr Care. 2017 Apr 24; 17(2):1. View Abstract

  93. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Pediatric Readmissions for Common Chronic Conditions. J Pediatr. 2017 07; 186:158-164.e1. View Abstract

  94. Healthcare utilization and spending by children with cancer on Medicaid. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2017 Nov; 64(11). View Abstract

  95. Nursing-led Home Visits Post-hospitalization for Children with Medical Complexity. J Pediatr Nurs. 2017 May - Jun; 34:10-16. View Abstract

  96. Constipation-Related Health Care Utilization in Children Before and After Hospitalization for Constipation. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Jan; 57(1):40-45. View Abstract

  97. Comorbidities and Complications of Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis. Pediatrics. 2017 Mar; 139(3). View Abstract

  98. Shining the Light on Parity and Disparity in Childhood Asthma Care. Pediatrics. 2017 01; 139(1). View Abstract

  99. Discharge Interventions and Modifiable Risk Factors for Preventing Hospital Readmissions in Children with Medical Complexity. Rev Recent Clin Trials. 2017; 12(4):290-297. View Abstract

  100. Healthcare Utilization and Spending for Constipation in Children With Versus Without Complex Chronic Conditions. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017 01; 64(1):31-36. View Abstract

  101. Impact of Chronic Conditions on Emergency Department Visits of Children Using Medicaid. J Pediatr. 2017 03; 182:267-274. View Abstract

  102. Mental Health Conditions and Medical and Surgical Hospital Utilization. Pediatrics. 2016 12; 138(6). View Abstract

  103. Collaborating With a Statistician: Bringing a Clinical Perspective to Statistics. Hosp Pediatr. 2016 12; 6(12):750-752. View Abstract

  104. Psychiatric Disorders and Trends in Resource Use in Pediatric Hospitals. Pediatrics. 2016 11; 138(5). View Abstract

  105. Home Health Nursing Care and Hospital Use for Medically Complex Children. Pediatrics. 2016 11; 138(5). View Abstract

  106. Financial Loss for Inpatient Care of Medicaid-Insured Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2016 11 01; 170(11):1055-1062. View Abstract

  107. Family and healthcare professionals' perceptions of a pilot hospice at home programme for children: a qualitative study. BMC Palliat Care. 2016 Oct 28; 15(1):89. View Abstract

  108. Association between Postdischarge Oral Corticosteroid Prescription Fills and Readmission in Children with Asthma. J Pediatr. 2017 01; 180:163-169.e1. View Abstract

  109. Trends in Health Care Spending for Children in Medicaid With High Resource Use. Pediatrics. 2016 10; 138(4). View Abstract

  110. This Is My Hospital's Performance on Quality of Care-No Excuses. JAMA Pediatr. 2016 09 01; 170(9):837-8. View Abstract

  111. Diagnostic Testing and Hospital Outcomes of Children with Neurologic Impairment and Bacterial Pneumonia. J Pediatr. 2016 Nov; 178:156-163.e1. View Abstract

  112. Long length of hospital stay in children with medical complexity. J Hosp Med. 2016 11; 11(11):750-756. View Abstract

  113. Characteristics of Rural Children Admitted to Pediatric Hospitals. Pediatrics. 2016 05; 137(5). View Abstract

  114. Two-year mortality, complications, and healthcare use in children with medicaid following tracheostomy. Laryngoscope. 2016 11; 126(11):2611-2617. View Abstract

  115. Pediatric Hospital Discharges to Home Health and Postacute Facility Care: A National Study. JAMA Pediatr. 2016 Apr; 170(4):326-33. View Abstract

  116. To Risk Adjust or Not to Risk Adjust: Should That Be the Question? JAMA Pediatr. 2016 Apr; 170(4):319-20. View Abstract

  117. Hospitalizations of Low-Income Children and Children With Severe Health Conditions: Implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. JAMA Pediatr. 2016 Feb; 170(2):176-8. View Abstract

  118. Aspiration and Non-Aspiration Pneumonia in Hospitalized Children With Neurologic Impairment. Pediatrics. 2016 Feb; 137(2):e20151612. View Abstract

  119. Hospital Utilization Among Children With the Highest Annual Inpatient Cost. Pediatrics. 2016 Feb; 137(2):e20151829. View Abstract

  120. Comparison of Health Care Spending and Utilization Among Children With Medicaid Insurance. Pediatrics. 2015 Dec; 136(6):e1521-9. View Abstract

  121. Preventing Readmissions in Children: How Do We Do That? Hosp Pediatr. 2015 Nov; 5(11):602-4. View Abstract

  122. Health Services and Health Care Needs Fulfilled by Structured Clinical Programs for Children with Medical Complexity. J Pediatr. 2016 Feb; 169:291-6.e1. View Abstract

  123. Emergency Department Use of Computed Tomography for Children with Ventricular Shunts. J Pediatr. 2015 Dec; 167(6):1382-8.e2. View Abstract

  124. Total Direct Medical Expenses and Characteristics of Privately Insured Adolescents Who Incur High Costs. JAMA Pediatr. 2015 Oct; 169(10):e152682. View Abstract

  125. Hospital Use in the Last Year of Life for Children With Life-Threatening Complex Chronic Conditions. Pediatrics. 2015 Nov; 136(5):938-46. View Abstract

  126. Pediatric Post-Acute Hospital Care: Striving for Identity and Value. Hosp Pediatr. 2015 Oct; 5(10):548-51. View Abstract

  127. Same-Hospital Readmission Rates as a Measure of Pediatric Quality of Care. JAMA Pediatr. 2015 Oct; 169(10):905-12. View Abstract

  128. Recognizing Differences in Hospital Quality Performance for Pediatric Inpatient Care. Pediatrics. 2015 Aug; 136(2):251-62. View Abstract

  129. Ways to Identify Children with Medical Complexity and the Importance of Why. J Pediatr. 2015 Aug; 167(2):229-37. View Abstract

  130. Summary of STARNet: Seamless Transitions and (Re)admissions Network. Pediatrics. 2015 Jan; 135(1):164-75. View Abstract

  131. Children with medical complexity and Medicaid: spending and cost savings. Health Aff (Millwood). 2014 Dec; 33(12):2199-206. View Abstract

  132. A framework of pediatric hospital discharge care informed by legislation, research, and practice. JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Oct; 168(10):955-62; quiz 965-6. View Abstract

  133. Characteristics of recurrent utilization in pediatric emergency departments. Pediatrics. 2014 Oct; 134(4):e1025-31. View Abstract

  134. Measuring pediatric hospital readmission rates to drive quality improvement. Acad Pediatr. 2014 Sep-Oct; 14(5 Suppl):S39-46. View Abstract

  135. Pediatric hospital care for children with life-threatening illness and the role of palliative care. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2014 Aug; 61(4):719-33. View Abstract

  136. Hospitalizations in children with preexisting tracheostomy: a national perspective. Laryngoscope. 2015 Feb; 125(2):462-8. View Abstract

  137. Indications, Hospital Course, and Complexity of Patients Undergoing Tracheostomy at a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 08; 151(2):232-9. View Abstract

  138. Does Nissen fundoplication decrease reflux-related problems including respiratory illness in children with neurological impairment?--reply. JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb; 168(2):188-9. View Abstract

  139. The comparative effectiveness of ventricular shunt placement versus endoscopic third ventriculostomy for initial treatment of hydrocephalus in infants. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2014 Mar; 13(3):295-300. View Abstract

  140. Rehospitalization for childhood asthma: timing, variation, and opportunities for intervention. J Pediatr. 2014 Feb; 164(2):300-5. View Abstract

  141. Effectiveness of fundoplication at the time of gastrostomy in infants with neurological impairment. JAMA Pediatr. 2013 Oct; 167(10):911-8. View Abstract

  142. Hospital readmission and parent perceptions of their child's hospital discharge. Int J Qual Health Care. 2013 Oct; 25(5):573-81. View Abstract

  143. Children's hospitals with shorter lengths of stay do not have higher readmission rates. J Pediatr. 2013 Oct; 163(4):1034-8.e1. View Abstract

  144. Inpatient growth and resource use in 28 children's hospitals: a longitudinal, multi-institutional study. JAMA Pediatr. 2013 Feb; 167(2):170-7. View Abstract

  145. Pediatric readmission prevalence and variability across hospitals. JAMA. 2013 Jan 23; 309(4):372-80. View Abstract

  146. Patterns and costs of health care use of children with medical complexity. Pediatrics. 2012 Dec; 130(6):e1463-70. View Abstract

  147. Relationship between community prevalence of obesity and associated behavioral factors and community rates of influenza-related hospitalizations in the United States. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2013 Sep; 7(5):718-28. View Abstract

  148. Unmet eye care needs among U.S. 5th-grade students. Am J Prev Med. 2012 Jul; 43(1):55-8. View Abstract

  149. Risk factors of sudden death in young adult patients with myelomeningocele. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2012 Feb; 9(2):149-55. View Abstract

  150. Trends in resource utilization by children with neurological impairment in the United States inpatient health care system: a repeat cross-sectional study. PLoS Med. 2012 Jan; 9(1):e1001158. View Abstract

  151. Tracheotomy outcomes and complications: a national perspective. Laryngoscope. 2012 Jan; 122(1):25-9. View Abstract

  152. Tracheotomy-related catastrophic events: results of a national survey. Laryngoscope. 2012 Jan; 122(1):30-7. View Abstract

  153. A national profile of caregiver challenges among more medically complex children with special health care needs. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 Nov; 165(11):1020-6. View Abstract

  154. Statistical uncertainty of mortality rates and rankings for children's hospitals. Pediatrics. 2011 Oct; 128(4):e966-72. View Abstract

  155. Health information management and perceptions of the quality of care for children with tracheotomy: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2011 May 23; 11:117. View Abstract

  156. Characteristics of hospitalizations for patients who use a structured clinical care program for children with medical complexity. J Pediatr. 2011 Aug; 159(2):284-90. View Abstract

  157. Children with medical complexity: an emerging population for clinical and research initiatives. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar; 127(3):529-38. View Abstract

  158. Hospital utilization and characteristics of patients experiencing recurrent readmissions within children's hospitals. JAMA. 2011 Feb 16; 305(7):682-90. View Abstract

  159. Health inequity in children and youth with chronic health conditions. Pediatrics. 2010 Dec; 126 Suppl 3:S111-9. View Abstract

  160. Children with complex chronic conditions in inpatient hospital settings in the United States. Pediatrics. 2010 Oct; 126(4):647-55. View Abstract

  161. Patient characteristics associated with in-hospital mortality in children following tracheotomy. Arch Dis Child. 2010 Sep; 95(9):703-10. View Abstract

  162. Metachromatic leukodystrophy: a case of triplets with the late infantile variant and a systematic review of the literature. J Child Neurol. 2010 May; 25(5):572-80. View Abstract

  163. Reflux related hospital admissions after fundoplication in children with neurological impairment: retrospective cohort study. BMJ. 2009 Nov 18; 339:b4411. View Abstract

  164. Predictors of clinical outcomes and hospital resource use of children after tracheotomy. Pediatrics. 2009 Aug; 124(2):563-72. View Abstract

  165. A Multicenter Study of Factors Influencing Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Survival in Infants and Children. Neurosurgery. 2009 Jun 01; 64(6):E1206. View Abstract

  166. A multicenter study of factors influencing cerebrospinal fluid shunt survival in infants and children. Neurosurgery. 2008 May; 62(5):1095-102; discussion 1102-3. View Abstract

  167. A multi-institutional, 5-year analysis of initial and multiple ventricular shunt revisions in children. Neurosurgery. 2008 Feb; 62(2):445-53; discussion 453-4. View Abstract

  168. Prognostic value of B-type natriuretic peptide in surgical palliation of children with single-ventricle congenital heart disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2008 Jan; 29(1):70-5. View Abstract

  169. Hospital volumes for common pediatric specialty operations. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007 Jan; 161(1):38-43. View Abstract

  170. In-hospital mortality for children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome after stage I surgical palliation: teaching versus nonteaching hospitals. Pediatrics. 2006 Apr; 117(4):1307-13. View Abstract
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