What's going on? Why is there a shortage, and what can we do about it?

Yeah, it's a really important aspect to the story because as Casey and Kylie just shared, to get that specialized care, you need not just the physicians, but you need the specialized nursing and other care that is provided in a children's hospital.

And the funding to support all of that training is crucial.

And it's underfunded.

My training alone as a pediatric oncologist was over seven years after I graduated from medical school.

And the bulk of that funding is coming from the Children's Hospital with some support from the legislature, but we need much more funding.

So what is the likelihood that all of this advocacy is going to have the impact that you hope it will?

well you know we always say hope is not a strategy right so our strategy is to continue to educate lawmakers and other decision makers and then advocate for changes that will support um You know, the care being delivered through support of Medicaid and other funding sources.