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Elizabeth Meade, MD, FAAP Vice President Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP leaders received information this month from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) ... Read More
Kids: the collateral damage of the GOP’s health-care bill
The Seattle Times' Danny Westneat writes: "Almost every kid in our state has medical coverage, a health-care mountaintop that took decades to reach. The Republican health-care bill would bring that ... Read More
WCAAP on KIRO 7: Pediatricians warn of looming crisis in caring for poor children
The Medicaid rate is creating barriers to accessing care for kids all over Washington state. "The state pays $156 for a poor adult on Medicare, but less than half that amount when a poor child needs ... Read More
Overwhelming Need: Getting help for kids with mental health issues frustrates parents and health care providers
Taryn Phaneuf of Spokane's Inlander covered the challenges faced by families and physicians when dealing with children and youth with mental health disorders. This in-depth article highlights some of ... Read More
WCAAP Wins Outstanding Chapter Award
The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics received an Outstanding Chapter Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics at the Annual Leadership Forum, held in Chicago in March ... Read More
Opinion: Mental health resources lacking for kids, teenagers
A teenage boy has had a fight with his sibling that included choking and threats. The teen tells his parent that he felt bad about the fight, but everything lately has been building up. He feels like ... Read More
Opinion: Raise Medicaid Reimbursement Rates
Charlie's mom waited in his pediatrician’s office for hours, hoping for a walk-in appointment. Charlie, a 2-year-old, had a stomachache and his mom was worried. The office had no available ... Read More