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Today’s patients expect the same convenience from healthcare payments that they receive in other areas of their lives. 💳 Modernizing patient financial engagement can help improve the patient experience while also supporting healthier cash flow for medical practices. Learn more here.

10 ways to modernize patient financial engagement | Physicians Practice A panel of revenue cycle leaders at the 2026 MGMA Summit Digital Conference laid out the playbook for digital patient billing and the order of operations practice administrators should follow.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently expressed concerns about a proposed rule affecting Medicaid state-directed payments, warning that changes to funding structures could impact access to care for children and the healthcare organizations that serve them. These payments help support hospitals, pediatric services, and care for vulnerable populations. Read the statement here.

AAP Statement on Proposed Rule on Medicaid State-Directed Payments The American Academy of Pediatrics is deeply concerned by the proposed rule announced earlier this week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which will make it harder for children to get the care they need to thrive. These proposed changes will have an especially devastating impact...

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its policy to recognize the safety and effectiveness of generic medications and support the appropriate use of biosimilars in pediatric care. The guidance emphasizes that prescribing decisions should remain in the hands of pediatric clinicians while helping ensure children have access to safe, effective, and affordable treatment options. Read more here. 💊

AAP Updates Policy on Generic & Biosimilar Medications The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has announced an updated policy statement to recognize the safety and effectiveness of generic drugs and explore the use of biosimilars in the pediatric field.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for improved coordination between providers to help ensure continuity of care, patient safety, and appropriate treatment for children receiving care outside their medical home. 🏥

American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Communication, Pediatric-Specific Standards for Patient Care Provided Outside a Child’s Medical Home The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated recommendations that affirm it is best for children to receive nonemergency medical care at their medical home while also recognizing that families sometimes seek care at urgent centers, retail or school health clinics, or emergency rooms.