TechCrunch April 9, 2019
I first got a glimpse of technology’s potential back in 2010. As a pediatrician at Miami Children’s Health System, I flew to Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake to help treat children. Many suffered trauma, but I found myself caring for little ones with chronic conditions, as well. Along with my stethoscope, my computer and smartphone quickly became essential tools in my medical bag, as I sent emails and images to colleagues in Miami for consultations.
Back home, I became acutely aware of how we lagged behind in using technology in pediatric settings. I’m a doctor to the iGeneration. I have patients as young as two who seem instinctively adept at manipulating an iPad, yet their school...