Business of Pediatrics (2027)

Rockville, MD US
January 14, 2027

Program Description

This annual CME program provides clinical, coding & practice management updates for community-based primary care pediatricians & practice members. Attendees will improve provider & practice performance under emerging value-based care models (care delivery, quality performance and practice revenue). Our educational content will support efforts to advance the IHI “Quintuple Aim” in pediatrics (improving patient experience, improving population health, improving healthcare value (reducing per capita costs), enhancing well-being of the workforce, and advancing health equity).

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support 

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

 

 

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

 

Learning Objectives

  1. Assess and incorporate best-practice documentation and new 2027–2028 coding recommendations to improve quality and financial performance.
  2. Analyze challenges and identify strategies for recruiting, engaging, supporting, and retaining primary care practice staff and team members. Identify opportunities to pilot strategies in their local practice setting.
  3. Assess potential conflicts and safety risks in a healthcare setting and develop strategies to respond safely.
  4. Identify opportunities to optimize clinical care and implement practical interventions that improve patient care outcomes and experience.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 6.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 6.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
  • 6.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
10/09/2026
Course expires: 
03/15/2027
Event starts: 
01/14/2027 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
01/14/2027 - 4:30pm EST
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Marriott North Bethesda Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Rockville, MD 20852
United States
Course Director(s)

Eduardo Fox, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Jan Blanchard, CPC, CPMA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement 

In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider #4008362.

Credit Designation Statements

IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 ANCC contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 6.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 6.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
  • 6.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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