WHAT IS THE MCAAP?
The MCAAP is a member organization of over 1,600 pediatricians who are dedicated to advocating for Massachusetts children and pediatricians. Many pediatricians reap the benefits of being members of the AAP but it is important to note that the state AAP Chapters also provide invaluable resources to their members on the local level.
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 MCAAP dedicate their efforts and resources.
Our Vision
The MCAAP is the leading voice for child health advocacy and high-value equitable care for all youth in the Commonwealth of MA.
MCAAP Strategic Priorities for 2023-2024 – click here
Why should I join and what are the benefits?
Membership in the Chapter is especially valuable in this time of turbulent health care reform. The Chapter has been, and will continue to be, front and center in health care reform discussions locally and nationally. The MCAAP keeps members informed about health care reform issues and its impact on children and practices. The Chapter continually asks members for input on all issues affecting children and families.
MCAAP BENEFITS
- Up-to-date information about advocacy efforts around a wide range of state bills that affect the well-being of children and families
- Opportunity to serve as Chapter liaisons/reprensentatives on state commissions and coalitions
- Opportunities to advocate for children by serving in advocacy roles (e.g. Committee members, expert representatives
- Opportunity to apply for funds to attend the Annual AAP Legislative Conference
- MOC offerings
- Quarterly Chapter newsletter and monthly e-newsletter
- Discounts on local CME meetings/teleconferences sponsored by the MA and CT AAP Chapters
- Free job postings in the newsletter and the MCAAP web site
- Networking opportunities
- Assistance with the process of applying for National AAP awards, grants, committee membership or chairmanship, and submitting AAP resolutions
- Elicits member feedback through direct surveys to assess member interests & needs & develops programming based on member responses.
What has the MCAAP been doing lately?
- Advocates for a wide range of state bills that affect the well-being of children. Recently the Chapter has submitted testimony/statements on gun violence prevention, tobacco control, gun violence prevention, and access to mental health services to name a few.
- Provides ongoing input to the state about payment reform models and voices concerns from members about how pediatrics needs to consistently be an important part of all health care reform discussions
- Continues to advocate for legislation that fosters high Massachusetts immunization rates and provides educational programming about the value of immunizations
- Continues to advocate for the Medical Home to encompass the full range of child health services
- Continues to meet with insurers to promote access to medically appropriate services for children through its Pediatric Council
- Advocates for Medicaid, CHIP and other funding streams to provide full coverage for all children
Annual Chapter Dues
- Fellow $200
- Specialty Fellow $200
- Emeritus Fellow $0
- Retired Fellow $0
- Affiliate member $75
- Candidate Member $75
- PRT $25
- Resident $0
- Honorary Fellow $0
AAP Benefits
- Access to PEDJobs.org – an on-line job database – serving over 400 job seekers
- CME Courses now available on-line through Pedialink, Pediatric Review and Education Program (PREP) – A self-study program for CME in general pediatrics that prepares pediatricians for the certification and renewal exam
- Automatic Membership in the Resident Section
- Grant Opportunities specific to residents
- Managed Care Resources including managed care, practice management, and coding tools
- Access to the Members Only Channel
Contact Executive Director Cathleen Haggerty at 781-895-9852 or chaggerty@mcaap.org.
Become a member today!
