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Protecting immunity provisions for pediatricians, child abuse subspecialists

W. Michelle Terry, M.D., FAAP, and Antoinette Laskey, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FAAP
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Child Abuse and Neglect, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Legislation
Abstract
Even when lawsuits are unsuccessful, they take an enormous financial, professional and personal toll on pediatricians.
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Understanding the ins and outs of malpractice insurance

Steven A. Bondi, J.D., M.D., FAAP
Published: February 01, 2022
TOPICS: Child Health Financing, Legislation
Abstract
Review insurance coverage regularly to determine if it is adequate for your needs and those of your practice.
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AAP: Policymakers should seek pediatrician expertise

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: January 24, 2022
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Advocacy, Child Health Financing, Federal Policy, Legislation
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Pediatricians are the most capable clinicians to guide policy innovations on both the local and national stage, according to the policy.
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Report: Death rates for U.S. infants, children surpass other high-income countries

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: January 19, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Federal Policy, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Firearms, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Legislation, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Public Health, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Researchers say poverty, racial disparities and gun violence are key contributing factors.
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AAP continues to support care of transgender youths as more states push restrictions

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: January 06, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Legislation, Psychosocial Issues, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
Bills aim to restrict restroom use, athletic teams and gender-affirming care.
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Legal environment for gender affirming care varies by state

Ryan E. Alanzalon, M.D., FAAP
Published: December 01, 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Legislation
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Gender affirming care encompasses an age and developmentally appropriate approach to gender identity involving discussions, determining the presence of gender dysphoria and both nonmedical and medical interventions.
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Crunched for time? Here’s how you can speak up for children

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: September 20, 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Legislation
Abstract
Advocacy veteran reviews AAP-supported legislation and explains what pediatricians can do in as little as five minutes to improve the lives of children.
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Know your state laws regarding patient use of cannabis-related products

W. Michelle Terry, M.D., FAAP
Published: September 01, 2021
TOPICS: Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Legislation, Medical Liability, Pharmacology
Abstract
Advising parents and patients to disclose cannabis-related product use during all medical encounters is prudent counsel and may prevent adverse reactions to new or ongoing treatments.
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Washington Report: AAP sues EPA, U.S. Supreme Court updates

Devin Miller, Washington Correspondent
Published: August 01, 2020
TOPICS: Advocacy, Environmental Health, Legislation, Vaccine/Immunization
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Agency issues final rule stating that it is no longer “appropriate and necessary” to regulate hazardous air pollutant emissions from power plants.
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2020 census: Count infants, teens and everyone in between

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: April 01, 2020
TOPICS: Advocacy, Legislation
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Census 2020 will help determine how much funding your community will need for schools, child care and after-school programs for the next 10 years.
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Passage of e-cigarette legislation an ‘important step forward for children's health’

Devin Miller, Washington Correspondent
Published: April 01, 2020
TOPICS: Advocacy, Legislation, Smoking
Abstract
The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act would prohibit tobacco product flavors and online sales and impose marketing restrictions on e-cigarettes.
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Drug labels include information on use in pediatric patients

the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Pediatric Therapeutics and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Division of Pediatric and Maternal Health
Published: April 01, 2020
TOPICS: Advocacy, Child Care, Community Health Services, Community Pediatrics, Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Health Information Technology, Hospital Medicine, Legislation, Medical Education, Medical Technology and Advancement, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Pharmacology
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The Physician Labeling Rule outlines the content and format of prescribing information for all new prescription drugs and biologics (and supplemental applications) approved on or after June 30, 2001.
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1923-2020: ‘One of the giants of the Academy,’ Dr. Strain dies at age 96

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: February 14, 2020
TOPICS: Advocacy, Child Health Financing, Ethics/Bioethics, Federal Policy, Legislation, Professionalism, Public Health, Standard of Care
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The AAP mourns the loss of James E. Strain, M.D., FAAP, the only pediatrician to serve as AAP president and executive director, who died Feb. 4.
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Flavored tobacco restrictions associated with decreased use

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: January 14, 2020
TOPICS: Legislation, Pulmonology, Smoking
Abstract
The rate of teens currently using any flavored tobacco product dropped 2.4% in Lowell, Mass. after new restrictions on flavored tobacco sales and increased 3.3% in Malden, Mass. where there are no such restrictions.
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Plenary speaker will explain how to fit advocacy into a busy schedule

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: September 25, 2019
TOPICS: Advocacy, Federal Policy, Legislation
Abstract
Find out how you can advocate for children in as little as 5 minutes.
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Study: Tough gun laws linked to fewer firearm deaths among children

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: July 15, 2019
TOPICS: Advocacy, Firearms, Legislation
Abstract
Data showed mortality rates were 35% lower in states requiring background checks for firearm purchases for at least the past five years.
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Researchers call for decriminalization of consensual teen sexting

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: April 15, 2019
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Legislation, Media, Social Media
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In 23 states, consensual teen sexting can be prosecuted under child pornography laws that carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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Communication key to risk management when implementing Choosing Wisely

Richard L. Oken, M.D., FAAP
Published: January 08, 2018
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Legislation
Abstract
Researchers estimate that the practice of ordering unnecessary care to avoid malpractice repercussions costs the U.S. health system nearly $50 billion annually.
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Victory: Bill providing hearing screenings to children becomes law

Devin Miller, Washington Correspondent
Published: December 06, 2017
TOPICS: Advocacy, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Legislation
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AAP President Fernando Stein, M.D., FAAP, said the bill is “a legislative victory for the youngest among us.”
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AAP: Homeland Security proposal to separate migrant families ‘un-American’

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: March 23, 2017
TOPICS: Advocacy, Immigration, International Child Health, Legislation
Abstract
Separation of migrant families arriving at the U.S. border is “fundamentally un-American and cruel,” according to a letter signed by the Academy and 183 other organizations to the Department of Homeland Security.
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