The New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics advocates on state-level issues related to children’s health and well-being and the practice of pediatrics.
Our work is strictly nonpartisan, and addresses New Jersey bills and budget items related to public health and the viability of pediatric practices.
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Child Health Access and Reimbursement
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Immunization
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Mental and Behavioral Health
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Prevention of Childhood Injury and Trauma
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Achieving Racial and Ethnic Health Parity
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Advocacy for COVID-19 Policies
S2504: Requires Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain primary and mental health care services match reimbursement rates under Medicare. Please note that this is a standing priority for NJAAP
A4837/S3867 – Requires prescriptions for certain patients to include patients’ weight.
S3740 – Requires parent to be notified when minor undergoes procedure or treatment under certain circumstances.
A4856 – Establishes pilot program in DOE to use lockable cell phone pouches in certain public schools; appropriates $500,000.
