CCPA benefits

CCPA offers the following member benefits:

Managed care contracts

CCPA actively pursues excellent payer contracts on behalf of its members. As the area's only pediatric IPA, CCPA only negotiates fee-for-service managed care contracts for pediatricians and pediatric specialists. In addition to highly competitive reimbursement rates, CCPA negotiates contract terms to protect physicians' interests and accommodate the unique needs of pediatric providers.  Learn more about CCPA managed care plans. CCPA members:  update your CCPA managed care participation (requires member login).

Potential for increased referrals

Your practice will be marketed through 1.800.KIDS DOC (appointment scheduling for parents).

Potential for increased visibility through the Find A Doctor Feature of Children’s Memorial Hospital’s Web site

Once approved for CCPA membership, your physician profile will be added to the Find A Doctor feature of Children’s Memorial's Web site. Find A Doctor is a great vehicle that can increase a physician’s and practice’s visibility in the community. 

Ability to submit changes to your Find A Doctor profile on-line

At any point after your profile is uploaded, you may submit changes to your profile to CCPA electronically (requires member login). Your changes, if approved, will be made within five business days. If the change is not approved, you will be contacted by a member of the CCPA staff who will be able to explain why the change could not be made to your profile.

Dedicated Account Executive

CCPA practices have a dedicated Account Executive who can assist you with understanding the details of your membership benefits and serve as a customer-service liaison between your practice and Children's Memorial.

Your Account Executive can also assist you with questions about services provided at Children's Memorial or its satellite sites; provide you with Children's Memorial materials for your office; help you with questions concerning a patient you have referred to Children's Memorial; and provide you with information about CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.

See information about our entire staff, including our Account Executive team»

Physician recruitment resource

CCPA member practices that are recruiting a new physician may contact Ann Byrne at 773.880.4902 or via e-mail to obtain a packet of curriculum vitae (CVs) currently on file for physicians seeking opportunities with community-based practices.

Discounts on practice management and pediatric coding seminars and CME lectures

CCPA members enjoy priority reservations and discounted registration fees for an annual series of practice management, coding and CME seminars that focus on issues facing community-based pediatric providers. Visit CCPA’s News & Events section for more information.

Membership in CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.

As a member of CCPA, you may join the affiliated group purchasing organization, CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. at a rate of $10. Being a member of both organizations also awards your practice a higher percentage of the administrative fees earned.

Parent Advice Library

The Parent Advice Library (1.800.KIDS DOC or online) is a pre-recorded directory of more than 1,100 pediatric health topics ranging from bee stings and nosebleeds to child discipline. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, this health information service helps you educate your patients' families about routine health care for kids. CCPA members receive free Parent Advice Library brochures to walk parents through the automated process.

For further information, please contact your account executive.

Member newsletters

Your practice will receive quarterly newsletters detailing new member benefits, health system updates, specialty spotlights, new vendor news and additional useful information. Visit CCPA's News and Events section to read our latest newsletters.

Minutes from CCPA Board and Committee meetings

CCPA welcomes feedback and participation from all of its members regarding ways to improve our organization. Current CCPA members can view minutes (requires member login) from our latest meetings. We welcome your ideas on items to be discussed at future meetings. Please contact a member of the CCPA staff with your feedback of the items discussed at our latest meetings as well as your suggestions on items to be discussed at future meetings.

Physician networking opportunities

  • CCPA member nights: These dinner meetings provide an opportunity to network with other CCPA members as well as hospital business staff and pediatric sub-specialists. You may also earn CME credit by attending these meetings.
  • Find other CCPA Members and Practices: CCPA understands the importance of physician networking and being able to communicate with other professionals in your field. CCPA Members may search for other CCPA physicians or practices (requires member login)
  • Referral Tools to Pediatric Specialists: Our referral toolkit gives you resources to help you navigate the Children's Memorial Health System.

Easy methods for submitting payments

CCPA members having the flexibility to pay annual dues and/or seminar and CME registration fees either on-line or by mail. Current CCPA members: Go to our secure online dues payment page now»