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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Alejandro Quiroga MD MBA shares his unexpected path from aspiring ER physician to pediatric nephrologist, and ultimately to President and CEO of Children's Mercy’s Mercy in Kansas City. Dr. Quiroga reflects on the turning points that shaped his career, from patient care to leadership, and offers candid insights into the challenges facing children’s hospitals today—reimbursement, complexity of care, and the need to amplify children’s voices. He also explores how AI is poised to transform pediatric medicine, leveling the playing field for independent hospitals and even enhancing empathy in patient communication. Join us for an inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership, the future of children’s healthcare, and why giving kids a stronger voice may be the key to lasting change Heather Nelson Matthew Love Larry Greenbaum R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP Matthew Cook Amy Fallon Robert Steele, MD, MBA Gil Peri Wendy Horton, FACHE David Hains Jason Foland, MD MBA CPE FACHE FAAP FCCM Jeff Sperring, MD Michael Pfeffer Michael Anderson, MD, MBA Stephen Kingsmore Namasivayam Ambalavanan Bill Saltmarsh Krista Nelson Laurie Ellison, EMBA Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado Laura McConnell https://lnkd.in/gfhsmHQr