The commitment to quality improvement is implicit in the Academy's mission of promoting the health and well-being of all children. Over the past decade, numerous reports have highlighted the growing concern from the public, government and purchasers about the growing gap in health-care quality - the difference between current health outcomes and those thought to be achievable using best practice models and clinical practice guidelines. The Academy has enhanced its range of programs, resources, and tools, as well as its relationship with external agencies and organizations to decrease the quality gap and provide optimal health care quality to all children.
| Maintenance of Certification/Part IV | Chapter QI Programs | Overall QI |
| About MOC | Concerned About Development | How do I do QI in my practice? |
| American Board of Pediatrics' answers | What else is the AAP doing around quality? | |
| Judy Dolins, MPH, video | QI Projects | |
| QI Organizations |