AAP News and HealthyChildren Articles

AAP News Articles

Please enjoy these articles in AAP News, many of which were written by members of the Section on Home Care. Please note that AAP News is a member benefit and most articles may require logging in with your AAP ID. 

1. Shortage of home care personnel highlights need to strengthen policies, research, systems of care (2019)
2. Face-to-face encounters for home care required under new Medicaid rules (2018)
3. Many families shouldering responsibilities for home health care (2017)
4. Pediatric home care nursing shortage contributes to prolonged hospitalization (2016)
5. How to help Medicaid patients receive medically necessary services (2015)
6. New advisory group to offer perspectives of youths, families (2015)
7. AAP works to ensure children with medical complexity get needed home care services outlined in EPSDT (2014)
8. Physicians often unaware that Medicaid patients qualify for home care services (2013)
9. A guide to making house calls work for you, your patients (2012) 
10. Lasting legacy: Health advocates remember Katie Beckett and Medicaid waiver that bears her name (2012)
11. Report outlines facets of home care for youths with complex medical needs (2012)
12. Pediatricians can support children who care for family members with special needs (2011)
13. Short-term care facility bridges gap between hospital, home (2010)
14. There’s no place like home (2010)

Parent Articles on AAP HealthyChildren.org

1. AAP Details Principles in Child Health Care Financing
2. Paying for Your Child’s Home Health Care: AAP Policy Explained