As Florida’s schools prepare to re-open this Fall, superintendents are weighing options for doing so safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) today released “FCAAP Recommendations Regarding School...
The Future of Pediatric Practice 2020 has moved online! Although we won't be gathering in person this year, FCAAP has planned a fun, interactive, and educational virtual conference for all pediatric health care providers. Join us September 4 - 5, 2020, from the...
The Summer 2020 edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available! Click here to access this edition. In this issue... Evidence-Based Medicine Curriculum: Our Experience at the University of Florida, Jacksonville The Impact of a Medical-Legal Partnership in...
By popular demand following the success of FCAAP’s hit COVID-19 Forum Series, the Chapter is excited to launch its NEW FCAAP Florida Health Care Provider Forum Series! This 12-part webinar forum series for Florida-based pediatricians will feature a new 30-minute...
Below are important updates from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for Medicaid and CHIP providers. Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline is July 20 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced additional distributions from...
On Thursday, June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on the consolidated cases regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The 5-4 ruling concludes that the Trump Administration violated the Administrative Procedures Act when...
FCAAP Offices Closed in Recognition of Juneteenth In recognition of Juneteenth, the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc. ("FCAAP"), will be closed Friday, June 19, 2020. This day commemorates June 19, 1865, when news finally reached African...
The national American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) elections have concluded, and Dr. Moira Szilagyi has been voted AAP president-elect. Dr. Szilagyi will take over as president on Jan. 1, 2022, following Dr. Lee Savio Beers, who will serve as president in 2021. At the...
Help the voices of Florida’s pediatricians be heard by voting in this year’s AAP election! Elect the future leaders of your AAP by visiting aap.org/vote. Elections will conclude on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:59 pm (CT). Personalized links to election ballots were...
Chapter Quality Network (CQN) Improving Childhood Immunizations Project (ICHIP) The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pleased to announce the launch of a childhood immunizations learning collaborative convened through the National AAP Chapter Quality Network...
