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Dr. Foster is a primary care pediatrician with a career interest in health care delivery innovation for children with medical complexity and technology dependence. She received her a medical doctorate from Harvard University and her health services research fellowship training from the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital after a year as chief pediatric resident. As a physician-investigator, she is passionate about developing evidence-based health care interventions for children with medical complexity (i.e., multiple co-morbidities, technology dependence) that maximize their health outcomes and optimize their health care utilization within a family context. She is particularly interested in evaluating the access to and quality of home health care for children with technology dependence including direct clinical services (e.g. private duty nursing, attendant care) as well as supplies and equipment needed for safe, independent, and vibrant life at home, school, and play. She also serves as research co-lead for the Lurie Children’s Hospital Telehealth Program, guiding research on emerging health technologies such as videoconferencing and remote patient monitoring to bridge identified gaps in care.
Children with Special Health Care Needs, Children with Medical Complexity, Home Health Care, Telehealth/Telemedicine, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Participation and Disability Advocacy, Community-Based Services.
General Pediatrics, Children with Special Health Care Needs, Children with Medical Complexity, Telemedicine
Training Experience
2015 | Residency, University of Washington School of Medicine |
2017 | Fellowship, University of Washington School of Medicine |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MSHS, Public Health, University of Washington
… → 2017
MD, Medicine, Harvard Medical School
… → 2011
Research interests keywords
- Health Policy
- Health Services Research
- Healthcare Quality
- Pediatrics
- Telemedicine
- Telemental Health
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Grants
- 3 Finished
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Advancing a Family-Centered, Evidence-Based Policy Agenda for Pediatric Home Health Care
Foster, C. C. (PD/PI)
Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health
7/1/20 → 6/29/22
Project: Research project
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How Does "Medically Needy" Differ Across States? Understanding Distinctions in Access to Medicaid for Children with Medical Complexity
Foster, C. C. (PD/PI)
Academic Pediatric Association
3/1/20 → 9/30/22
Project: Research project
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Measuring the Quality of Home Health Care For Children
Foster, C. C. (PD/PI)
Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health
1/1/18 → 11/30/21
Project: Research project
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A Foundational Understanding of Rural-Urban Differences in the Pediatric Workforce for Children with Medical Complexity
Koob, C., Wright, S. M. & Foster, C., Jun 2025, In: journal of pediatrics. 281, 114531.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Care Utilization for Acute Respiratory Infections in Children Requiring Invasive Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation
Foster, C. C., Florin, T. A., Williams, D. J., Freundlich, K. L., Steuart, R. L., Heneghan, J. A., Cecil, C., Pajor, N. M., Graham, R. J. & Ramgopal, S., Mar 2025, In: Pediatric Pulmonology. 60, 3, e71026.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Home Health Care Research for Children With Disability and Medical Complexity
Foster, C., Lin, E., Feinstein, J. A., Seltzer, R., Graham, R. J., Coleman, C., Ward, E., Coller, R. J., Sobotka, S. & Berry, J. G., Feb 2025, In: Pediatrics. 155, 2, e2024067966.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Outpatient Follow-Up and Future Care-Seeking for Pediatric Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Conditions
Shapiro, D. J., Hall, M., Ramgopal, S., Chaudhari, P. P., Eltorki, M., Badaki-Makun, O., Bergmann, K. R., Macy, M. L., Foster, C. C. & Neuman, M. I., May 1 2025, In: Academic Pediatrics. 25, 4, 102631.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pediatric Intensive Care Provider Attitudes About Children with Medical Complexity and Neurologic Impairment: A Qualitative Study
Bleed, E. J., Barrera, L., Jones, M., Shah, S. K., Crowley-Matoka, M. & Foster, C. C., Jan 2025, In: Children. 12, 1, 34.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations
Datasets
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Access and Quality of Pediatric Home Healthcare: A Systematic Review
Foster, C. C. (Creator), Morales, L. (Creator), Fawcett, A. J. (Creator) & Coleman, C. L. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2023
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.6603720.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Access_and_Quality_of_Pediatric_Home_Healthcare_A_Systematic_Review/6603720/1
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Physical and Environmental Barriers to Mobility and Participation in Children With Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study
Black, L. (Creator), Shaunfield, S. (Creator), Labellarte, P. H. (Creator), Gaebler-Spira, D. (Creator) & Foster, C. C. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2022
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.6018354, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Physical_and_Environmental_Barriers_to_Mobility_and_Participation_in_Children_With_Medical_Complexity_A_Qualitative_Study/6018354
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