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03/12/2026

The AAP has published a technical report that describes how Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide the cornerstone of health care for children in the US.

"The technical report, which builds off a 2023 AAP policy statement, cites data that shows how Medicaid coverage has improved timely access to care, reduced emergency department visits and preventable hospital stays, and lowered infant and child deaths and illnesses. When children are covered by federal insurance programs, they are more likely to be healthy and productive as adults, which benefits society as a whole."

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published a technical report, “Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program,” that explains how Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide the cornerstone of health care for children in the United States.

03/10/2026

The AAP stands by the right of adolescents to the confidentiality of their electronic health records and provides recommendations about the use of their records. Learn more here.

Adolescents are allowed to consent to certain kinds of care, and respecting and appropriately maintaining   confidentiality with their electronic health records is imperative for their health and well-being.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day & Women's History Month! 🌷

03/05/2026

PCC shares tools to help you implement the 2026 AAP vaccine recommendations in your pediatric practice. Learn more here!

Confused by the 2026 federal vs. AAP vaccine split? Learn why PCC supports the AAP schedule.

03/04/2026

Happy Holi! 🎨

03/03/2026

The AAP has released updated guidance to help make anesthesia safer for children before, during, and after surgery. Read more here.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released updated guidance on how hospitals and surgical centers can keep children safe before, during and after anesthesia. The policy highlights that most serious anesthesia‑related events in children are preventable and outlines essential staffing, training...

02/26/2026

AI can help streamline front-desk overload at medical practices, including helping with scheduling and call routing. But there are important things to do first before you scale AI. Read more here.

Medical practices use AI to ease front-desk overload; smarter scheduling, call routing, eligibility checks and prior auth. Yet patient adoption and governance lag.

02/25/2026

No-shows can be frustrating for medical practices, but there are systems you can set up to resolve this issue. Learn more here. 🩺

No-shows are frustrating, sure. But they’re also fixable, especially when you treat them like a systems problem instead of a patient-manners issue.

02/24/2026

The AAP issued a new policy statement, discussing the crucial role pediatricians and other health care providers play in providing support to children impacted by global armed conflict, both in terms of providing adequate health care and advocating for policies that protect children. Read more here.

AAP policy statement says no child should suffer harm because of their ethnicity, religion, culture, or their family’s beliefs and values.

02/19/2026

As digital tools become more embedded in everyday practice, physicians will need to adapt their communication skills for virtual care. Learn more here! 👩‍⚕️

"Building trust, reading subtle cues, and creating a sense of presence can be more challenging when care is delivered through a screen. Yet many physicians are finding that, when used thoughtfully, virtual tools can actually deepen connection—by meeting patients where they are, reducing barriers to follow-up, and creating more flexibility in how and when care happens. Small changes in communication style, workflow, and technology use can make a meaningful difference in how patients experience virtual visits."

A conversation with Sarah Matt, MD, author of “The Borderless Healthcare Revolution.”

02/18/2026

AI won't replace healthcare providers, but it will change the landscape of healthcare. Here's information on how patients are using AI for health questions and what physicians need to know. 👩‍⚕️

"As artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health, Amazon’s One Medical Health AI, Anthropic’s Claude for Healthcare and similar platforms move closer to patients’ lab results, portals and inboxes, primary care physicians are already feeling the shift in how people prepare for visits, interpret test results and form expectations about health care.

Medical Economics spoke with Amber Maraccini, Ph.D., M.A., vice president and head of health care at Medallia, about how these tools are changing the patient journey, what red flags physicians should watch for, and where AI actually belongs in day-to-day practice."

Patients are bringing their health questions to AI, often before even scheduling a visit with their physician. Medallia's Amber Maraccini, Ph.D., M.A., explains how tools like ChatGPT Health can either erode trust or create more space for human conversations.

02/17/2026

Happy Chinese New Year! 🐎