Pediatric Practice
Managers Alliance
Leadership Team
Holly Parlavecchio, RN - Chair
New Jersey
Brandon Betancourt, MBA
Illinois
Debbie Cashion, FACMPE
North Carolina
Theresa Cleveland
Massachusetts
Lynn Cramer, RN-BC
Pennsylvania
Michele Fronckiewicz
Pennsylvania
Kimberley Robbins
Washington
Paul Vanchiere, MBA
Texas
“The Pediatric Practice
Managers Alliance (PPMA) is
an AAP Subcommittee of the
Section on Administration and
Practice Management
(SOAPM) created with the
mission to empower Pediatric
Practice Administrators, Nurses
and Managers to overcome
many of the day-to-day
challenges of running a
medical practice. We hope that in using our collective
knowledge and available resources, we can help our
practices become more effective, efficient and
profitable. The success of PPMA is built on its
members so please join us and be a part of the
future of pediatric healthcare.”
-Holly Parlavecchio, RN
Chair, Pediatric Practice Managers Alliance
American Academy
of Pediatrics
Practice Support Page
PPMA Members have full access to the AAP Practice
Support Page on the AAP Website. The Practice
Support Page is the “virtual home” for pediatricians
seeking practice management information containing
articles, templates and other resources in 6 key areas:
Business of Pediatrics
Practice Basics
Finance and Payment
Office Operations
Quality Improvement
Patient Management
You can access the Practice Support Page by visiting
http://www.aap.org/en-us/professionalresources/practice-support/
Or by scanning the following
QR Code with your
Smartphone or
Tablet Device:
Pediatric Practice
Managers Alliance
Beside every successful Pediatrician
is a very skilled Practice Manager
What is PPMA?
What are the Benefits of PPMA?
How do I Join?
The Pediatric Practice Managers Alliance (PPMA) is
an AAP Subcommittee of the Section on
Administration and Practice Management (SOAPM),
created with the purpose to empower Pediatric
Practice Administrators and Managers to overcome
many of the day-to-day challenges of running a
medical private practice. We hope that in using our
collective knowledge and available resources, we
can help our medical groups become effective,
efficient and profitable medical practices.
AAP Practice Support Page
PPMA members have access to the AAP Practice
Support Page on the AAP Website. The Practice
Support Page is the “virtual home” for practice
managers seeking practice management information.
Joining PPMA is easy. Information can be found on
the PPMA Website at:
http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/CommitteesCouncils-Sections/Section-Administration-PracticeManagement/Pages/PPMA.aspx
The PPMA consists of over 100 members throughout
the country who share their practical advice and
experience to enrich the delivery of pediatric services
to their patients. Please join us as we collaborate to
fulfill the AAP’s commitment to the optimal physical,
mental, and social health and well-being for all
infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Who can join PPMA?
Membership to the PPMA Membership is available
to:
 Pediatric Practice Managers and
Administrators who are sponsored by an AAP
Fellow.
 Non-Practice Administrators who are intimately
related to pediatric practice management.
PPMA and SOAPM LISTSERV©
PPMA Members have access to the PPMA Listserv©
(Basic Membership) and the SOAPM Listserv©
(Platinum Membership) . The PPMA and SOAPM
Listserv© is an electronic mailing list of pediatricians
and practice managers used to share practice
management ideas. The PPMA and SOAPM Listserv©
is also used for advice, PPMA members can post
questions and get, in essence, free consulting advice
as well as other resources such as forms, protocols
and advertising ideas.
PPMA Monthly Newsletter
PPMA members receive a copy of the PPMA Monthly
Newsletter, which provides timely updates on the latest
practice management news.
Practice Management Webinars
PPMA members can attend a monthly webinar that
discusses various Practice Management topics at no
cost.
AAP NCE Practice Management Programs
PPMA Members have access to courses on issues
related to practice management at the AAP National
Conference and Exhibition (NCE). Sessions include
traditional lectures, open discussion with leadership,
Or by scanning the following
QR code using your
Smartphone or Tablet Device:
You can also contact the AAP
Membership office at
800/433-9016 ext. 7869.
How much are Dues?
Practice Managers:
 $60 (Basic Membership. Provides access to the
PPMA Listserv© only)
 $80 (Platinum Membership. Provides access to
PPMA and SOAPM Listserv©)
Non-Practice Managers: $500
Have more questions or need
assistance?
Please contact Jose Lopez, Manager, Practice
Management, at [email protected] or 847/434-4089.