Our Mission

The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. To this end, the members of the Academy dedicate their efforts and resources.

August is National Immunization
Awareness Month (#NIAM14)

For more information, click here.

Headlines

 

Resources for #NIAM14 Week 1 (August 3-9): A Healthy Start

AAP Presidential Candidates’ Q&A

The President’s Podium A Quiet Triumph – News, updates and commentary on health care in Massachusetts and around the country

Governor Patrick signs “An Act Establishing the Massachusetts Childhood Vaccine Program” into law (February 12, 2014)

You are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention! Click here for HPV vaccination resources for providers.

The Chapter weighs in on Limited Services Clinics. Click on MCAAP LSC Letter From President to read a letter from the President, Dr. John O’Reilly.  To read testimony submitted by Dr. Sean Palfrey, click on: MCAAP Limited Services Testimony 2013 FINAL. Dr. Karen McAlmon, past president, submitted testimony in 2007, click on DPH TESTIMONY 9 28 07 – Final (2) Limited Service Clinics  to read it.

DPH Sought Input from Pediatricians Regarding Medical Marijuana

• Dr. Sharon Levy’s Testimony to DPH

Pediatric Preparedness Resource Kit

The AAP Advocates for Deactivation of NCCI Edits – (updated March 13, 2013) – The Chapter continues to monitor this situation and will publish updates as they become available.

NEW! CME OPPORTUNITIES

2014 Teleconference Program The Massachusetts Chapter and Connecticut Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics Click here for upcoming programs: www.ct-aap.org

HEALTH CARE REFORM

• MCAAP Health Care Reform Core Principles
• Proposal of the MCAAP Regarding Health Care Payment Reform
• Payment Reform and Child Health – Massachusetts Agenda 2011

EARLY CHILDHOOD

• “The 2013 Summit on Early Childhood: Innovation and Opportunity” took place on Friday, April 5, 2013, click here for more information about the event.

ARRA AND MEANINGFUL USE

• MMS ARRA Advisor
• www.maehi.org – Massachusetts eHealth Institute - To access information about the Regional Extension Center Summits, please visit REC Summits.

Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Grant (CHIPRA) in MA MEDICAL HOME

• MCAAP Medical Home White Paper

THE FOUNDATION 

• The Pediatric Foundation of Massachusetts is now accepting tax-exempt donations for projects that benefit the children of Massachusetts and in some cases, internationally. To donate via PayPal click on: PayPal

Here are the events for this month. For a full list of calendar events, click here.