is committed to the attainment of optimal
physical, mental and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. To this
end, the members of the Academy dedicate
their efforts and resources.

Click here to read the "Proposal of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Regarding Health Care Payment Reform, January 2012"
To read Dr. Sean Palfrey's presentation at the 2011 Massachusetts Medical Society's Interim Meeting Oration, click on: "Critical Challenges for 21st Century Medical Practice: Knowledge, Judgment, Time, Cost, and Risk"
"The 2011 Summit on Early Childhood: Investment in our Future" took place on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. To access presentations from the summit, click on:
Dr. Charles Nelson's Summit Presentation and Amy O'Leary's Summit Presentation and Workshop #1 - Marilyn Augustyn, M. D. and Wayne Ysaguirre - What constitutes quality early education and care and what are solutions to gaps in services for children and families?
Payment Reform and Child Health - Massachusetts Agenda 2011
MCAAP Medical Home White Paper
Massachusetts eHealth Institute - www.maehi.org - To access information about the Regional Extension Center Summits, please visit REC Summits
The Pediatric Foundation of Massachusetts is now accepting tax-exempt donations for projects that benefit the children of Massachusetts and in some cases, internationally. To donate via PayPal click on: PayPal
