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NEW! Chapter e-publication, "Chapter Tips & Trends"
- View the latest edition
- President's video message, December 23, 2011
- See more archived issues
New Resources
- CRAFFT Sample Provider Manual
- Key Points for Asthma Guideline Implementation
ON-DEMAND TRAININGS
Alabama HIE: How Physicians Can Electronically Exchange in 2012 webinar, November 29, 2011
Sponsored by Alabama Chapter-AAP and AAFP
- View online recording now! (One hour)
Supporting Children's Mental Health Needs in the Aftermath of a Disaster webcast, August 25, 2011
Sponsored by Alabama Chapter-AAP, ADPH and ADMH
- Click here for 1.5 hour presentation
EPSDT: Funny Name, Fundamental Program webinar, June 2011
Sponsored by the AL-AAP Practice Management Association
- View online recording now! (59 minutes)
- Download PowerPoint Presentation
Pediatric Coding 2011 webinar, January 2011
- View online recording now! (1 hour, 8 minutes)
Achieving Meaningful Use webinar, December 2010
- Download  on-demand audio podcast now! (1 hour, 18 minutes)
Important Update on Alabama's School Immunization Requirements webinar, July 2010
- Download on-demand audio podcast now! (54 minutes)
Standardized Development Screening for your practice webcast training
Sponsored by Alabama Chapter-AAP, ADPH and ADMH
- Click here for hour-long presentation now!
- Developmental Screening toolkit for Chapter members
OTHER RESOURCES
How to Submit a Resolution to the AAP
PowerPoint Presentation to Business Leaders
- PowerPoint Presentation
Supporting Documents:
- Joint Principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home
- Preamble to Patient-Centered Medical Home Joint Principles
- For more information on PCMH, click here.
Third-Party Payor Information/Resources
- Chapter Hassle Factor Form
- BCBS's Modifier 25 policy
- Explanation of BCBS's preventive visit benefits
1st Look Oral Health Initiative (effective Jan. 2, 2009)
- Summary of program
- Fluoride Varnish vendors
- Detailed program requirements and limitations from Medicaid
- AAP Policy Statement, Preventive Oral Health Intervention for Pediatricians, 11/7/2008
Vaccine Safety Resources
- Facts for Parents about Vaccine Safety (English) (Spanish)
- Parent Handout - Vaccine Safety: The Facts
- Sample Practice Vaccine Policy Statement
- Sample Non-Compliance Dismissal Letter
- CDC Vaccine Safety Web Site
- AAP Vaccine Safety Web Site
2011 Pediatric Employment
Opportunities
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Four pediatric leaders honored with Carden Johnston Leadership and Marsha Raulerson Advocacy Awards
- Click here for full story
- Read governor's commendations: Marsha Raulerson, Carden Johnston
Click here for a glimpse of Annual Meeting photos on our Facebook page>>
Check out photos from previous events - Click here >>
NEW! Alabama Chapter-AAP Third-Party Vendor Member Benefits Policy and Procedure
- See also: Endorsements, Solicitation, Advertising and Donations Policy
Immunization Schedule with new footnotes now available!
The CDC has revised its Recommended Immunization Schedules and the catch-up schedule. These schedules can be accessed at here.
New! Resources on new meaningful use regulation
- CMS Meaningful Use page
- CMS Meaningful Use FAQs
- AAP resources to help guide pediatricians in complying with the requirements of "meaningful use": http://www.aap.org/ehr.
- 7/13/2010 New England Journal Article, "The Meaningful Use" Regulation for Electronic Health Records"
Changes to Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
- NEW: Navigating MOC, AAP News, July 2010
Public Health Updates
Pertussis is on the rise in Alabama
- Click here for story
- State Board of Health rules on immunization of children in schools
- News release from ADPH, 4/8/2010
Visit new Asthma QI page for update on Alabama's CQN asthma learning collaborative project
Read more on this and other Public Health programs >>
NEW! AAP Healthcare Reform Implementation Resources
- New! PowerPoint on healthcare reform implementation
One-pagers:
- Overview: AAP Priorities Within Health Reform Implementation
- Support for Small Pediatric Practices
- Age-Appropriate Benefits
- Access to Care Through Pediatric Payment Rates
- Pediatric Workforce
- Become an AAP key contact
- Contact Your Member of Congress!
- Contact Information for Alabama Delegation
Frequently Asked Questions About the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Pediatricians have many questions about the impact of the incentives available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to support the adoption of health information technology. While many of the details will need to be determined through the regulatory process, AAP staff has developed FAQs to provide answers to some of the most common questions.
2009 News Releases
Alabama Chapter-AAP wins AAP Outstanding Chapter! - March 2009
AL-AAP Mental Health Coalition releases white paper, Needs Assessment and Recommendations on Children's Mental Health in Alabama - March 2009
Help raise money for Reach Out and Read-Alabama!
Find out more about our early literacy program, Reach Out and Read-Alabama, and make a donation online using Paypal by clicking here.
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