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
70th Anniversary Gala
Join us for the 70th Anniversary of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics 10/26/24
Ga DPH Adopts Hearing-Targeted cCMV Screening
Effective October 10, 2024, under Georgia Code Section 31-5-1, birthing facilities will be required to conduct congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) testing on all infants who fail their final newborn hearing screening prior to discharge and before 21 days of age. The...
Upcoming Webinars
CME – Live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
Pediatrics on the Parkway 2024
We hope to see you at Pediatrics on the Parkway 2024.
Fall 2024 Ga Pediatric Practice Managers & Nurses Association
Join us for the fall meeting of the Georgia Pediatric Nurses & Practice Managers Association September 20, 2024, at New Location: Cobb Gallery Specialty Shops!
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 10/26/24
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...