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The Section on Administration and Practice Management (SOAPM) continues to address the issues affecting practicing pediatricians the most. Some of these issues include:
2009 H1N1 Influenza
The AAP has developed numerous resources to help pediatric practices understand and implement recommendations related to the 2009 H1N1 Influenza. These are located on the AAP Web site.
Health Care Reform
For the latest on how healthcare reform efforts will affect pediatrics, visit the AAP federal affairs Web pages.
Retail-based Clinics (RBCs)
The Academy maintains its position that RBCs are not appropriate for children. Several resources have been developed for AAP members to help them respond to the growing number of RBCs in their communities. These are located on Practice Management Online (PMO).
Vaccine Financing
Pediatricians continue to struggle to receive adequate payment to even cover the costs of giving vaccines. Resources continue to be developed to support pediatricians in negotiating more effective contracts and to understand the true costs of vaccines. Some of these resources include:
More resources are available on PMO.
SOAPM helps organize the following
initiatives including:
- Pediatric
Practice Managers Associations (PPMA's) in each state or chapter
to help pediatricians improve office practice
- A LISTSERV to support pediatric practice managers help SOAPM members improve pediatric practice
- A joint
AAP-Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) pediatric-specific cost survey
For more information, contact AAP staff by e-mail at dopp@aap.org or by phone at 800/433-9016, x. 4784.
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