- There are more than 4 million babies born in the US every year.
- More than 500,000 of those births (1 in 8) are babies born prematurely. (CDC)
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 5 well baby
check ups in the first six months, plus 6 vaccinations to guard
your baby against eight serious diseases. (AAP) - Parents will spend $638 out-of-pocket on health care for their newborn. (USDA)
- Americans average 4 trips to the doctor every year over their lifetime. (CDC)
- Electronic records are helpful in managing conditions like childhood ADHD:
"use was associated with improved documentation of symptoms, treatment
effectiveness, and treatment adverse effects." (Journal of the American
Academy of Pediatrics — 2010) - Automated reminder programs make it more convenient for people to focus
on staying healthy by getting the screenings they need. (Kaiser — 2009)





