The court began hearing cases in early October and will release most of its decisions in May and June 2025.

The AAP is, and has always been, nonpartisan, while being unequivocally pro-child. No matter which party is in power or who is in office, children and families remain our North Star.

While AAP leadership continues to address equity, diversity and inclusion, members are doing their part to advance equitable health care in local communities.

Despite advances in science and technology, children increasingly are suffering from chronic diseases, mental health conditions and disparities, and many lack access to adequate preventive care.

The new data from the Census Bureau also show an increase in uninsured children and continuing racial and ethnic disparities.

The meeting included discussion of numerous pediatric issues.

The Supreme Court ruled on cases related to online vaccine misinformation, gun violence prevention, reproductive rights and executive oversight of federal programs.

Dr. Nivedita Mohanty will provide strategic guidance for population health initiatives to advance pediatric practice

Seven percent of visits by families with an annual income of less than $28,000 were self-paid, and the median amount this group paid per visit was $95.

The court is expected to make key decisions this summer on several cases, including those related to vaccine misinformation, gun violence prevention and reproductive rights.

CMS announced new rules to improve access to care for patients enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, while increasing payment transparency for providers.

From April through December 2023, 4 million children lost Medicaid/CHIP coverage. Nearly every state has shown a decrease in child enrollment during that time.

Medicaid/CHIP enrollment decreased in nearly every state, with several states seeing relative decreases of more than 20%.

Title IV-B of the Social Security Act funds key services to help families thrive.

Chapters remain diligent in supporting laws and policies that will help protect families from the negative impacts of climate change.

Members of the AAP Section on Global Health recently met with legislators in Washington, D.C.

All states must provide children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP with a full year of eligibility for the programs, regardless of changes in family circumstances.

Despite challenges of last several years, pediatricians continue to smile, laugh and care for each other.

The AMA adopted AAP-authored policy to prioritize increased Medicaid payment and work with national medical societies and others to develop and promote alternative payment models for pediatric health care that address children’s distinct prevention and health needs.

Injury prevention policies related to furniture and button batteries as well as funding for the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program were among the victories.