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06/03/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently expressed concerns about a proposed rule affecting Medicaid state-directed payments, warning that changes to funding structures could impact access to care for children and the healthcare organizations that serve them. These payments help support hospitals, pediatric services, and care for vulnerable populations. Read the statement here.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is deeply concerned by the proposed rule announced earlier this week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which will make it harder for children to get the care they need to thrive. These proposed changes will have an especially devastating impact...

06/02/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its policy to recognize the safety and effectiveness of generic medications and support the appropriate use of biosimilars in pediatric care. The guidance emphasizes that prescribing decisions should remain in the hands of pediatric clinicians while helping ensure children have access to safe, effective, and affordable treatment options. Read more here. 💊

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has announced an updated policy statement to recognize the safety and effectiveness of generic drugs and explore the use of biosimilars in the pediatric field.

05/28/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for improved coordination between providers to help ensure continuity of care, patient safety, and appropriate treatment for children receiving care outside their medical home. 🏥

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated recommendations that affirm it is best for children to receive nonemergency medical care at their medical home while also recognizing that families sometimes seek care at urgent centers, retail or school health clinics, or emergency rooms.

05/26/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its recommendations on drowning prevention, emphasizing layers of protection such as swim lessons, constant supervision, pool fencing, life jackets, and water safety education. 🏊‍♀️ Read more here.

The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the need to protect children with multiple layers of prevention—including close, constant, attentive, and capable adult supervision and early swim lessons—within a revised policy statement, “Prevention of Drowning” published in the July 2026 Pedi...

05/25/2026

Remembering and honoring those who have served. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising concerns after the FDA authorized certain fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, warning that flavored va**ng products can appeal to children and teens and increase the risk of ni****ne addiction. 🚭 Read more here.

“The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) first authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes is a major setback, threatening to reverse recent progress in protecting youth from these dangerous products.

05/19/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes that recess supports healthy growth by giving children opportunities to move, build social skills, reduce stress, and return to the classroom more ready to learn. 🏫 Read more here.

Children's recess is not a luxury, but a necessary part of how students learn grow, and stay healthy at every age. It is also directly related to academic success. That's the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics in its revised policy statement, "The Crucial Role of Recess in School."...

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

Employment contracts can shape everything from compensation and scheduling to non-compete clauses and long-term career flexibility. 📄

Before signing, physicians should take time to carefully review the details of compensation structures, productivity expectations, termination terms, benefits, malpractice coverage, and restrictive covenants.

Asking the right questions early can help prevent misunderstandings, protect your professional interests, and support long-term career satisfaction.

Check out this article outlining 9 important questions physicians should ask before signing an employment contract. 👇

Before you sign on the dotted line, these nine questions can protect your income, your patients and your career.

05/13/2026

Small operational changes can lead to meaningful revenue improvements for pediatric practices. 📈

From reducing missed charges to improving scheduling workflows and patient collections, there are opportunities practices can implement quickly to strengthen financial performance without overhauling operations.

Check out PCC’s blog sharing 7 practical revenue wins pediatric practices can implement in just 7 days. 👇

Discover seven actionable strategies to enhance revenue in pediatric practices, focusing on small changes that lead to significant financial improvements.