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Pediatric Policy Council
The Pediatric Policy Council (PPC) was created to “speak with one voice” and combine the legislative advocacy efforts of the American Pediatric Society, the Society for Pediatric Research, the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, and the Academic Pediatric Association.
Each society has two representatives on the PPC. Business is generally conducted through monthly telephone conference calls as well as emails and faxes.
Sponsoring at PAS
During the Pediatric Academic Societies’ (PAS) annual meeting, the PPC sponsors an early morning legislative symposium on a current research topic of interest to the pediatric academic community.
The PPC also sponsors the annual pediatric policy plenary at the PAS annual meeting.
Education for Advocacy
Each year, the American Academy of Pediatrics holds a Legislative Conference. It is an excellent opportunity to develop or sharpen your child advocacy skills necessary to advance child and adolescent health issues through legislation and regulation on both the federal and state levels.
The PPC is a member of the Committee on Federal Government Affairs, American Academy of Pediatrics (COFGA). Chaired by Paul J. Chung, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Health Policy & Management, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, the PPC has provided a view from Capitol Hill since 1984.
Additional information and resource materials on issues related to child health are available from the Washington Coordinator for the societies, James Baumberger, Academic & Sub-specialty Advocacy Specialist, 202-347-8600.
Members:
Shetal Shah | Chair
Joyce Javier | SPR
Lois Lee | SPR
DeWayne Pursley, MD | APS
Jonathan Davis | APS
Michael Artman (AMSPDC)
Tina Cheng (AMSPDC)
Mona Patel | APA
Jean Raphael | APA
Evergreen Resources
Want to get involved in advocacy, but not sure how? Here are some resources to get you started.
- Overview and Critical Context
- Amplify your Advocacy Messages in the Media
- Conduct an Advocacy Visit: Step-by-Step Approach
- Schedule an Advocacy Visit
- Keep Medicaid Strong for Children
- Increase Federal Research Funding to Foster Key Advances in Child Health
- Strengthen the Pediatric Workforce to Ensure Children Get the Care They Need
- Capitol Hill Visit Feedback Form
Action Alert News
- Support Helping MOMS Act 12/2020
- Go to Vote & Census Day of Action 9/2020
- Tell Congress: Don’t Cut the Census Short 8/2020
- Gun Violence Prevention Research Funding Included in Bipartisan Agreement 12/2019
- PPC Sub-specialty Day of Action Toolkit – Tell Congress: Support Children’s Access to Specialty Care 10/2019
- Gun Violence Prevention Research – Day of Action 7/2019
- PPC Public Charge Advocacy Toolkit – Tell DHS: Rescind Proposed Rule on Public Charge Determinations 10/2018
- PPC Sub-specialty Day of Action Toolkit – Tell Congress: Support Children’s Access to Specialty Care 10/2018
- Society for Pediatric Research Signs Letter Opposing CDC “Banned” Words 12/2017