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Medicaid Member Date for Redetermination of Eligibility Now Posted on GAMMIS
Medicaid Member Date for Redetermination of EligibilityThe Georgia Medicaid Management Information System (GAMMIS) includes the member’s date of redetermination within the Member ID Information listed when checking a member’s eligibility. As shown in this screenshot,...
Georgia Medicaid Revalidation Process Extended to December 31, 2023
Georgia Medicaid Revalidation Process Extended to December 31, 2023The Georgia Medicaid program under the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has updated their list of locations requiring revalidation and have extended the deadline to December 31, 2023. ...
Recruitment Now Open: Georgia Firearm Injury Prevention Quality Improvement Project
Recruitment Now Open: Georgia Firearm Injury Prevention Quality Improvement ProjectLooking for an ABP MOC 4, MOC 2, & CME? Interested in: Providing anticipatory guidance on firearm injury prevention at the 3 year old well check up Offering a free gun safe to...
Congratulations to the newly Certified Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatricians!
Congratulations Certified Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatricians!
Pathways to Coverage Launched by Georgia Department of Community Health
The Georgia Department of Community Health has released information on Pathways to Coverage. This program permits U.S. Citizens or legally residing non-citizens who reside in Georgia to gain access to health coverage if they meet the following criteria: are between...
Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® Renewals/Redeterminations Begin April 1st
Beginning April 1, 2023, Georgia will begin the process of redetermining…
Newest “Play It Safe, Georgia” Injury Prevention Flyer
The latest injury prevention tools from Play it Safe, Georgia!
New AAP Childhood Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines focus on evidence of obesity treatment being safe and effective for children.
Congratulations to the Chapter Annual Award Winners
Each fall the Georgia Chapter recognizes outstanding contributions to Georgia’s children…
Chapter Member, Jane Wilkov, MD, Receives Immunization Champion Award!
The Immunization Champion Award recognizes individuals working at the local level.
FAQ on the Updated AAP Breastfeeding Policy
In addition to the known benefits to infant health and development, studies and meta-analyses have confirmed…
Infant Formula Shortages
May 10, 2022 FDA released an update that they are working to work to increase the availability of infant and specialty formula products by…
The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is incorporated in the state of Georgia.