Advocacy in Neonatology: Current Issues and Introduction to the Series

Authors

Shetal Shah, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA. shahs2@wcmc.com.
Lily Lou, Division of Newborn Medicine, Children's Hospital University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA.

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

Journal of Perinatology

First Page

1050

Last Page

1054

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2023

Department

Pediatrics

Abstract

Advocacy is an increasingly important skill for neonatologists. As social factors play a greater influence on short & long-term newborn outcomes, neonatal physicians must be attentive to policy factors and work to ensure they benefit the health of both patients and the specialty. In this article, we review advocacy issues of current relevance to neonatal practice, including the "Born Alive Executive Order," the "Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act," subspecialty loan repayment and legislation related to donor human milk, as well as introduce topics further discussed as part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Advocacy Series.

Recommended Citation

Shah, S., & Lou, L. (2023). Advocacy in Neonatology: Current Issues and Introduction to the Series. Journal of Perinatology, 43 (8), 1050-1054. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-023-01615-6