Mission and History
To improve the health and welfare of all the infants, children and adolescents in the State of Georgia.
Chapter Benefits
Build your leadership skills via participation in Chapter committees, task forces & sections.
Advocacy
We advocate in the Georgia Assembly and the state Medicaid and Peachcare programs.
CME
Continuing medical education is a vital element for improving the quality of patient care.
Upcoming Events
News & Media
Upcoming Events
Immunize Georgia 2025 Conference
Registration opens soon for the Immunize Georgia 2025 Conference at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
Legislative Day at the Capitol!
Join Us! Tuesday, February 13, 2025 – Floyd Veterans Building 2
70th Anniversary Gala
Join us for the 70th Anniversary of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This event has been postponed until March 8 due to Hurricane Helene.
2025 Pediatrics by the Sea – Summer CME Meeting
Registration Opens February 4, 2025, for the Chapter’s Summer CME Meeting!
Ga Newborn Screening Program to Host Office Hours on New AAP CCHD Screening Recommendations
Thursday, January 30, 2025 12 noon - 1:00 pm The Georgia Newborn Screening Program of the Georgia Department of Public Health will host virtual office hours to discuss the new CCHD algorithm and other recommenations of the updated clinical report; register...
Jim Soapes Charity Golf Classic
Pediatric Foundation of Georgia Golf Tournament will be held on May 8, 2025.
Upcoming Webinars
CME – Live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
News & Media
Information and Resources for Providers & Families After Hurricane Helene
Update October 10, 2024 The American Academy of Pediatrics offers resources and support to ensure children receive quality medical care and other health and safety needs following a major disaster. An opportunity exists for AAP chapters, other national professional...
Committee on Fetus and Newborn Clinical Update on Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Therapeutic Hypothermia
Georgia Chapter Committee on Fetus and Newborn has released a Clinical Update on Therapeutic Hypothermia.
70th Anniversary Gala
Join us for the 70th Anniversary of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This event has been postponed until March 8 due to Hurricane Helene.
Advocacy Win for Peds: Increase in 99213 & 99214 for FY25
In FY25, Georgia Medicaid increased CPT Codes 99213 and 99214 to that of 90% of 2024 Medicare Rate. This brings a 99213 to $80.71 and a 99214 to $113.83. Effective 1/1/24 DCH began allowing the reporting of E&M codes 99202-99205 and 99211-99215, when also...