Medical Home NCQA Information Session, June 2010

These presentations were part of the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics’ Annual Conference.   The conference was held in Lisle, Illinois, June 4-5, 2010.  The session was videotaped on June 4, 2010.  The taping of the session is supported by a grant from the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau. (more)

Obesity Prevention and Management CME

ICAAP’s Promoting Health obesity prevention initiatives aim to lower childhood obesity rates through its core projects that support pediatric practices and medical providers to provide the best quality of care through continuing medical education, quality improvement activities, linkages to community resources, and coordinated systems of care.

ICAAP Obesity Prevention Initiatives is offering Preventing and Managing Obesity in Primary Care, a series of three continuing medical education modules. (more)

Flu Vaccine Orders for 2010-2011

It is time again to order influenza vaccine through the VFC program. We would like to remind all providers to consider the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations prior to ordering vaccine. In 2008, ACIP expanded the routine annual vaccination to include all children aged 6 months through 18 years of age. We encourage providers to assure that these children receive protection with appropriately licensed vaccines.

VFC Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Orders for 2010-2011 (.pdf) (more)

The Business Side of Vaccines Seminar

On Friday, July 30, 2010, the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will offer a FREE seminar The Business Side of Vaccines: Immunization Information You Can Use. This seminar is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, office managers and practice billing/coding staff as well as other allied health care professionals caring for children. This seminar will feature local expert faculty presenting topics that highlight ideal business practices related to vaccine financing and reimbursement. (more)

Medical Home Newsletter, June 2010

ICAAP is pleased to announce publication of the 4th edition of its annual Medical Home Newsletter. Printed copies of the newsletter are being sent to pediatricians and family physicians across the state. A pdf version is posted here and contains links to many state and national resources to help your practice implement the medical home model.

Read more to learn how your office can get started today.

Medical Home Newsletter, 4th Edition, June 2010 (1.5 mb .pdf) (more)

What Every Medical Assistant Should Know About Pediatric Vaccines

On Friday, June 25, 2010, the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will offer a FREE educational seminar for medical assistants and other office personnel on the issues these practice staff encounter on a daily basis related to immunizations.  The seminar will be held from 10am to 4pm at Northwestern College in Bridgeview, at 7725 South Harlem. (more)

Vaccines: Who is Winning the P.R. Battle?

Dr. Ari Brown, co-author of the best-selling “411″ parenting book series, pediatric health expert for WebMD, and advisory board member for Parents Magazine will be speaking at:

University of Chicago Grand Rounds
May 27, 2010, Noon-1pm
University of Chicago
P117 (Billings Auditorium)
5841 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL (more)

Reaching Our Goals Immunization News & Information

The  Reaching Our Goals: Immunization News and Information” is a bi-monthly newsletter that provides healthcare providers with information and current updates on immunization issues and practices that will assist providers in their immunization work with children and families.

In This Issue (more)