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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 23, 2026

In the news: Preventive care for newborns, sleep EEG data and dementia risk, a new CMS payment model and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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How pediatric lifestyle medicine is transforming obesity care

The Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Lifestyle Medicine Program empowers teens with obesity to improve their health and gain confidence. 

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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New CMS model brings ACO approach to care for kids at high risk

The ASPIRE program aims to give high-risk children and their caregivers more support and encourages more proactive pediatric care.

Payment & Delivery Models
Moving Medicine/CMS edition
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ASPIRE: New CMS payment model aims to support high- and rising-risk children

In this episode of Moving Medicine, learn about the CMS payment model called ASPIRE, designed to transform how high-risk and rising-risk children are supported within Medicaid.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Moving Medicine Video Update
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CMS launches model to improve care coordination for children and families

The AMA welcomes the model that is designed to help Medicaid families better navigate and coordinate their health care.

Press Releases
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Pediatrics programs with the most residency positions

According to FREIDA™ data, pediatrics offers 3,444 first-year medical residency positions. Here are the pediatric residency programs offering the most opportunities.

Prep for Residency
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8 Min Read

Pediatric vaccines: Questions parents will ask—and how to answer

The 2026 AAP childhood vaccine schedule receives broad support from medical societies. Catch up on advice from medical societies and talk with your physician.

Prevention & Wellness
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6 Min Read

Treating hunger like a diagnosis in pediatric care

Texas Children’s Pediatrics screens for food insecurity and uses closed-loop referrals to connect families with appropriate community resources.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on changes to childhood vaccine schedule

The AMA is deeply concerned by recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule that affects the health and safety of millions of children.

Press Releases