What are some key policies advocated by the AMA in Pediatrics?
The AMA advocates for several key policies that impact pediatric care, including:
- Access to Care: Ensuring that all children have access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare services. - Vaccination: Promoting the importance of vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases in children. - Mental Health: Addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents by supporting policies that integrate mental health services into primary pediatric care. - Obesity Prevention: Advocating for programs and policies that encourage healthy lifestyles to combat childhood obesity. - Child Safety: Supporting initiatives that protect children from injury and abuse, such as car seat safety regulations and anti-bullying programs.
