P4500: Monday Plenary Session

Let's Get SMART About Asthma
David Stukus, MD, FAAP 
This session will provide practical insights to optimize asthma management and adherence, and improve patient outcomes. Faculty will discuss single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) and anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) therapy, focusing on reducing asthma exacerbations and improving control. National and global asthma guidelines also will be reviewed, highlighting evidence-based benefits, patient selection, and implementation strategies.

Legal Aspects of Providing Health Care to Adolescents
Abigail English, JD
Providing health care confidentially to adolescents can be challenging, especially with differing state laws related to reproductive health, mental health, and substance use. Faculty will review the role of state and federal laws in confidential health care for adolescents and how pediatric health care providers can enhance their understanding of their state’s laws.

The Pediatrician Shortage: How Did We Get Here and How Do We Find Our Way Out?
Jesse Hackell, MD, FAAP
The number of medical school graduates choosing to enter pediatrics continues to be inadequate to meet the needs of U.S. children, which could lead to declining access to care. Faculty will discuss causes and potential approaches to reduce pediatric workforce shortages.

The Power of the Pediatrician
Khadijia Tribie Reid, MD, MPH, FAAP
In dynamic times, it's challenging to know how pediatricians can advocate effectively for children and families impacted by social, economic, policy, and environmental changes. This session will describe how pediatricians, as trusted family partners,  can buffer the impact of adversity and improve outcomes through relational health.