Tennessee Chapter Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics, Inc.

What Tennessee Chapter Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics, Inc. does

Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc. (TNAAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1974 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It serves as the official state chapter of the national American Academy of Pediatrics and operates with a 10-person staff. TNAAP's mission is to improve the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents in Tennessee through member education, advocacy, and practice support. Membership includes pediatricians, pediatric specialists, pediatric dentists, allied health professionals, practice managers, residents, and medical students, with annual dues ranging from free (residents and students) to $195 (fellows and associates).

TNAAP runs a portfolio of interconnected programs including BEHIP (Behavioral Health Integration), START (standardized screening implementation), EPSDT & Coding (preventive health screening and coding training funded by the Bureau of TennCare), Quality Improvement initiatives, PHIIT (Public Health Integration), and an oral health program in partnership with DentaQuest. The organization delivers continuing medical education (CME), Maintenance of Certification (MOC Part II and Part IV), Project ECHO telementoring, and MATE/DEA training to pediatric providers across Tennessee. It also convenes the annual Tennessee State Pediatric Conference in Franklin, TN, and operates the Pediatric Council for payer advocacy.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: annual membership dues, a recurring grant from the Bureau of TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program) for the EPSDT & Coding Program, and conference sponsorships from healthcare payers and providers. TNAAP conducts active legislative advocacy at the Tennessee General Assembly, including an annual Day on the Hill event with lobbying firm Schmidt Government Solutions, tracking over 200 bills during the 2025 legislative session and securing passage of two priority bills while defeating two adversarial measures.

Name

Tennessee Chapter Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics, Inc.

Legal name

Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

Website

https://www.tnaap.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TNAAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization serving pediatricians, allied health professionals, residents, and students in Tennessee. It delivers education, practice support, quality improvement programs, and legislative advocacy to improve child health outcomes across the state.

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Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAKAMAE

Behavioral Health & MTSS/RTI Tiered SEL Supports

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYHSAAAIAM

Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

Keywords

• Pediatric professional society
• Child health advocacy
• Continuing medical education
• Quality improvement programs
• Legislative advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from pediatricians, allied health professionals, residents, and medical students. Multiple membership tiers with varying annual dues ranging from free to $195.
2. Government Grants: The EPSDT and Coding Program is funded by a grant from the Bureau of TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program.
3. Conference Sponsorships: Annual Tennessee State Pediatric Conference generates revenue through sponsor partnerships. 2026 Diamond sponsors include Ballad Health, BlueCare Tennessee, Tennessee Dept of Disability and Aging/TEIS, and Wellpoint.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TNAAP is a statewide professional membership organization that provides pediatric education, practice support, and child health advocacy programs to pediatricians, pediatric specialists, allied health professionals, residents, and medical students in Tennessee. Its portfolio includes training programs (BeHiP for behavioral health integration, START for standardized screening, EPSDT & Coding, Quality Improvement / PHIIT, Project ECHO, MATE/DEA), payer advocacy through the Pediatric Council, legislative advocacy including Day on the Hill, and an annual continuing medical education conference.

Product overview

TNAAP operates as a platform of professional membership and advocacy programs serving pediatric healthcare providers across Tennessee. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including BEHIP (Behavioral Health Integration) for mental health screening, START for standardized screening implementation, EPSDT & Coding for preventive health training, Quality Improvement Initiatives, and the Pediatric Council for payer advocacy. Additional services include educational programs like Project ECHO, legislative advocacy through Day on the Hill, annual conferences (Tennessee State Pediatric Conference), and various specialty programs covering immunizations, oral health, and practice management. The programs are funded through membership dues, grants from the Bureau of TennCare, and sponsorship partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BeHiP: Behavioral Health Integration Program providing pediatric healthcare providers with tools to screen, assess, and manage patients with emotional, behavioral and substance abuse concerns.
• START
• EPSDT & Coding

Products and services

• BeHiP (Behavioral Health Integration Program) Provides pediatric healthcare providers with tools and training to screen, assess, and manage patients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse concerns as part of routine pediatric care.
• START Program Helps pediatric care providers learn skills and strategies to implement routine screening using standardized screening tools as part of their health care procedures, including the Screening Tool for Assessment of Risky Teens.
• EPSDT & Coding Program Provides free training and educational resources to improve the quality of preventive health screens and assists with pediatric coding issues for both general and specialty practices; funded by the Bureau of TennCare.
• Quality Improvement Initiatives Supports pediatric practices in collecting high-value metrics on their patient population and assists with quality improvement efforts to assure the best health outcomes; includes MOC Part IV.
• PHIIT (Public Health Integration and Improvement Team) Public health integration and quality improvement program supporting pediatric practices in Tennessee.
• Legislative Advocacy Program State legislative advocacy effort including Day on the Hill advocacy events, legislative bill tracking (over 200 bills during the 2025 session), direct engagement with Tennessee legislators, and policy advocacy on children's health.
• Pediatric Council Works with payers to facilitate better working relationships between pediatricians and health insurance plans and to improve quality of care for children in Tennessee.
• Tennessee State Pediatric Conference Annual continuing medical education conference held in Franklin, TN (August 14-15 for the 2026 edition) featuring educational sessions for pediatric providers and the Excellence in Pediatrics Awards program.
• Project ECHO Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes tele-mentoring program connecting pediatric experts with providers across Tennessee to support practice-level learning and case consultation.
• MATE / DEA Training Training program for pediatric and other providers on medication-assisted treatment (MATE) and DEA requirements, supporting regulatory compliance in opioid and substance use treatment.
• Oral Health Program (TennCare Dental Screening and Fluoride Varnish) Dental risk assessments, referrals, and fluoride varnish program supporting TennCare dental services for children, delivered in partnership with DentaQuest.
• Advocacy Education Series Virtual advocacy sessions covering topics such as health disparities, COVID mental health, immunizations, and children's access to health insurance; delivered in partnership with the Tennessee Justice Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully passed HB760 allowing schools to keep emergency stock albuterol inhalers, signed May 2
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schmidt Government SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNAAP's lobbying firm that partners with the organization on legislative advocacy efforts. Schmidt Government Solutions represents TNAAP's interests during Tennessee legislative sessions.
• The Tennessee Justice CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily advocacy organization that TNAAP partners with for advocacy education series, addressing important topics including health disparities and access to health insurance for children and families.
• Bureau of TennCarecoreOthersTennessee's Medicaid program that funds TNAAP's EPSDT and Coding Program through grant funding. This public-private partnership supports training to improve quality of preventive health screens for children on TennCare.
• Tennessee Medical AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState medical association that TNAAP collaborates with on Medicaid payment parity advocacy and other physician-related legislative priorities affecting pediatric care.
• Ballad HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond presenting sponsor for the 2026 Tennessee State Pediatric Conference.
• BlueCare TennesseeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond presenting sponsor for the 2026 Tennessee State Pediatric Conference.
• WellpointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond presenting sponsor for the 2026 Tennessee State Pediatric Conference.
• Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging/TEISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond presenting sponsor for the 2026 Tennessee State Pediatric Conference.
• American Academy of PediatricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational AAP organization. TNAAP is the official Tennessee state chapter. Members may join both national AAP and state chapter, and national AAP provides resources, advocacy conference sponsorship for residents and early career physicians, and policy guidance.
• Vanderbilt University Medical CenterminorOthersPediatric Department Chair Juan Salazar, MD, MPH serves as Ex-Officio Board Member representing academic pediatric medicine in Tennessee.
• Meharry Medical CollegeminorOthersPediatric Department Chair Xylina D. Bean, MD serves as Ex-Officio Board Member representing academic pediatric medicine in Tennessee.
• University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UT Memphis, UT Chattanooga, UT Knoxville)minorOthersPediatric Department Chairs William Basco, MD (UT Chattanooga), Terri Finkel, MD, PhD (UT Memphis), and Suzanne Rybczynski, MD (UT Knoxville) serve as Ex-Officio Board Members.
• East Tennessee State University (ETSU)minorOthersPediatric Department Chair Dawn Tuell, MD, MPH serves as Ex-Officio Board Member representing academic pediatric medicine in Tennessee.
• DentaQuestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennCare dental benefits administrator. TNAAP partners with DentaQuest on the TennCare Dental Screening and Fluoride Varnish Program, providing resources and training for pediatric providers to deliver oral health services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Pediatrics (National): The national parent organization of TNAAP. Provides resources, advocacy conference sponsorship for residents, and policy guidance to all state chapters, including Tennessee. Operates as the broader umbrella over TNAAP's specialized state-level activities.

Direct peers

• Texas Pediatric Society: The Texas state chapter of the AAP. Operates with a near-identical model to TNAAP — statewide pediatric advocacy, CME conferences, committee structure, and practice support programs — making it a directly comparable state-level peer.
• Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Florida's AAP state chapter delivering pediatric advocacy, education, and member services across the state. Highly comparable in structure, mission, and program mix to TNAAP.
• Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP): Illinois AAP chapter offering pediatric advocacy, CME, practice support and member engagement to Illinois pediatricians. Same chapter model and revenue mix as TNAAP.
• Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Ohio AAP chapter with comparable membership tiers, legislative advocacy, annual conference, and pediatric practice support programming. Directly parallel to TNAAP's structure.
• California Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP-CA): California's state AAP chapter operating the same member-society model with advocacy, education and practice support programs aimed at pediatricians in the state.
• New York Chapter 2 of the American Academy of Pediatrics: New York's regional AAP chapter serving NYC-metro pediatricians with advocacy, education and quality programming. Directly analogous to TNAAP at sub-state geographic scope.
• Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (PA AAP): Pennsylvania's state AAP chapter providing advocacy, education and member services to pediatricians across the state. Same membership-society structure and revenue model as TNAAP.
• North Carolina Pediatric Society: North Carolina's pediatric professional society providing CME, advocacy, and practice support to pediatricians in the state. Structurally and operationally parallel to TNAAP.

Others

• Tennessee Medical Association: Tennessee's statewide professional society for physicians of all specialties. TNAAP collaborates with TMA on Medicaid payment parity and physician-related legislative priorities, making it an adjacent professional-society peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TNAAPChapter
• Facebookfacebook.com/TennesseeChapterofAAP
• Instagraminstagram.com/tennesseeaap
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tnaap

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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