--- title: "PCC Blog: Focusing on timely issues affecting independent pediatric practices | patient advocacy" description: patient advocacy | Explore PCC’s blog to get pediatric industry and practice management insights and see how our solutions can optimize your practice. --- - [Request a 1:1 Consult](https://info.pcc.com/consult) - [Brochure](https://www.pcc.com/brochure/) - [Blog](https://blog.pcc.com) - [Client Support](https://support.pcc.com) [![PCC\_Horizontal](https://blog.pcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PCC%20Logos/PCC_Horizontal.png?width=210&height=62&name=PCC_Horizontal.png)](https://www.pcc.com/) - Our Solution - [Why Choose PCC?](https://www.pcc.com/why-choose-pcc/) - [Financial Management Tools](https://www.pcc.com/financial-management-tools/) - [Clinical Workflow Tools](https://www.pcc.com/clinical-workflow-tools/) - [Mobile Solutions](https://www.pcc.com/mobile-solutions/) - [PCC Interoperability](https://www.pcc.com/interoperability/) - [Technical Support](https://www.pcc.com/technical-support/) - [Personalized Support](https://www.pcc.com/personalized-support/) - [Our Pricing Model](https://www.pcc.com/pricing/) - Our Results - [Pediatric Benchmarks](https://www.pcc.com/pediatric-benchmarks/) - [Client Testimonials](https://www.pcc.com/client-testimonials/) - [Success Stories](https://www.pcc.com/success-stories/) - Learn with PCC - [Overview](https://www.pcc.com/learn/) - [PCCLearn: Knowledgebase](http://learn.pcc.com/) - [PCCTalk: Client Forum](https://www.pcc.com/talk/) - [PCC Protocols Library](http://protocols.pcc.com/) - [PCMH Resources](http://pcmh.pcc.com/index.php/PCC_PCMH_Resources) - [PCC Users’ Conference](https://www.pcc.com/users-conference/) - [Events & Trainings](https://www.pcc.com/events/) - Insights - [Smart Pediatrics Resource Center](https://www.pcc.com/smart-pediatrics-resources/) - [Cost Impact Calculator](https://www.pcc.com/cost-impact-calculator/) - [Does Your Practice Measure Up?](https://www.pcc.com/performance-calculator/) - [PCC Blog](https://www.pcc.com/blog/) - [Chip’s Blog](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/) - [Charting the Future Podcast](https://info.pcc.com/charting-the-future) - About PCC - [Overview](https://www.pcc.com/about/) - [Request a 1:1 Consult](https://info.pcc.com/consult) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.pcc.com/team/) - [Events & Trainings](https://www.pcc.com/events/) - [Careers](https://www.pcc.com/careers/) - [PCC Industry Pros](https://www.pcc.com/industry-pros/) - [Contact Us](https://www.pcc.com/contact-us/) # Essential Pediatric Insights ## PCC Blog [![Get Started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/373774/c47c51bf-69b9-446e-8515-871f1243da3b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/373774/c47c51bf-69b9-446e-8515-871f1243da3b) - [All Posts](https://blog.pcc.com) - [Practice Management](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/practice-management) - [Business of Pediatrics](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/business-of-pediatrics) - [Pediatric EHR](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/pediatric-ehr) - [Pediatric Mental Health](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/pediatric-mental-health) - [Patient Engagement](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-engagement) - [Patient Advocacy](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-advocacy) ## [Pediatricians, Measles and Vaccine Hesitancy: An Interview with Dr. Seth Kaplan ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) *Editors’ Note: PCC interviewed Seth Kaplan on the West Texas measles outbreak in May of 2025. Dr...* Allie Squires Sep 16, 2025 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/pediatricians-measles-and-vaccine-hesitancy-an-interview-with-dr.-seth-kaplan)](https://blog.pcc.com/pediatricians-measles-and-vaccine-hesitancy-an-interview-with-dr.-seth-kaplan) ## [The Future of Pediatric Healthcare is Independent ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Children are our future, which means children’s healthcare is the critical infrastructure of our.. Allie Squires Nov 27, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/the-future-of-pediatric-healthcare-is-independent)](https://blog.pcc.com/the-future-of-pediatric-healthcare-is-independent) ## [Ensuring Kids' Online Safety: A Physician's Guide ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) The kids are online, all right. According to a 2023 advisory by the U.S. Surgeon General’s office, [..](https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf)](https://blog.pcc.com/ensuring-kids-online-safety-a-physicians-guide) Allie Squires Aug 07, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/ensuring-kids-online-safety-a-physicians-guide) ## [How to Get the Most out of IEP Meetings for Your Patients ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Understanding a child’s unique educational needs is essential for their overall development... Allie Squires Dec 06, 2023 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-iep-meetings-for-your-patients)](https://blog.pcc.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-iep-meetings-for-your-patients) ## [The Pediatrician as an Expert Witness ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) An expert witness is a professional who provides testimony in a court of law based on their field.. Allie Squires Jun 14, 2023 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/the-pediatrician-as-an-expert-witness)](https://blog.pcc.com/the-pediatrician-as-an-expert-witness) ## [Keep Kids Covered Through Medicaid Unwinding ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) On April 1st, 2023, continuous enrollments for Medicaid ended as plans for the COVID-19 public.. Allie Squires Apr 19, 2023 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/keep-kids-covered-through-medicaid-unwinding)](https://blog.pcc.com/keep-kids-covered-through-medicaid-unwinding) ## [Rising Autism Rates: A Positive Shift ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) A report published by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) in early 2023 described a.. Allie Squires Apr 05, 2023 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/rising-autism-rates-a-positive-shift)](https://blog.pcc.com/rising-autism-rates-a-positive-shift) ## [The State of Pediatric Advocacy: Part 2 ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Enacting advocacy in your pediatric practice can sound arduous. Pediatricians and their staff are.. Allie Squires Dec 14, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/the-state-of-pediatric-advocacy-part-2)](https://blog.pcc.com/the-state-of-pediatric-advocacy-part-2) ## [The State of Pediatric Advocacy: Part 1 ![](https://blog.pcc.com/hubfs/Copied%20Assets/Pivot%20-%20Related%20Articles%20Slider/line-blog.png) Advocacy for children gives voice to the voiceless: pediatricians are familiar with the fact that.. Allie Squires Nov 16, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.pcc.com/the-state-of-pediatric-advocacy-part-1)](https://blog.pcc.com/the-state-of-pediatric-advocacy-part-1) [All posts](https://blog.pcc.com/all) [Next](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-advocacy/page/2) [View More Posts](https://blog.pcc.com/tag/patient-advocacy#1) ### Ready to improve your performance? Contact us today. You'll discover how easily your numbers can improve when you have the right EHR, and a dedicated pediatric-focused support team, on your side. 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