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In this section is current information on pediatric issues in the nation and Tennessee. Please select from the menu at left, or from the stories below:

New TN School/Pre-School Immunization Requirements (March 2, 2010)

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has adopted new immunization requirements for child care and school entry and is introducing a new Tennessee Certificate of Immunization...

NPT Reports: Children's Health Crisis (February 25, 2010)

The first episode of a seven-part series, hosted by Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, examines the health of children in Tennessee and includes appearances by several TNAAP members...

Further Update on AmeriChoice Recoupment Efforts (December 23, 2009)

As a result of feedback from providers and provider organizations, including TNAAP, AmeriChoice has suspended their recovery effort launched in late 2009. Providers should disregard notices of recovery from Johnson and Rountree...

TDH Providing Antivirals for High Risk Uninsured and Under-insured

Medical providers are being asked to participate by screening individuals for insurance coverage and to designate “TDH stockpile” on prescriptions...

Federal Health Care Reform Update

Your national AAP is keeping track of the Federal Health Care Reform debate...

FTC's Red Flags Rule Delayed Yet Again Until June 1, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the compliance deadline...

TNAAP Wins Two Awards of Excellence

In July, 2009, TNAAP received two Awards of Excellence from the Tennessee Society of Association Executives.
TNAAP was recognized for both our newsletters and our new web site!

ALERT! H1N1 Coding Update

As of September 29, 2009 there is a new CPT vaccine administration code for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine. It is to be used for ALL H1N1 vaccines administered...

Update in Acute and Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference

Make plans to join us at the 8th annual Update in Acute & Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference on October 23 - 24, 2009 in Chattanooga...

Second Annual Child Health Week Comes to Tennessee

Governor Bredesen has declared that October 5-11, 2009 will be Child Health Week in Tennessee. Sponsored annually by the Governor’s Office of Children’s Care Coordination...

TNAAP’s Annual Awards Event was held on Saturday, September 26, 2009

Pediatricians from across Tennessee were honored for the contributions they made to the children they treat, the families they serve, and the communities in which they live...

Get to Know Your AAP 2009 President-Elect Candidates

Make an informed choice. Find out who your next AAP president could be...

TNAAP's 2009 Pediatric Practice Manager Conference was a Success

"Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a More Successful Pediatric Practice" was the theme for this year's PM conference. It was specifically designed to help practice managers (and their office staff) deal with the special challenges that are part of running a pediatric practice in Tennessee...

FAQ's About the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Questions answered about the impact of the incentives available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to support the adoption of health information technology…

AAP Develops Letter to Address Developmental Screening Recommendations for Insurance Carriers

In response to insurance companies limiting the number of developmental screenings reported with CPT code 96110, the AAP has developed a letter addressed to medical directors on behalf of pediatricians. This letter can be downloaded from our website...