Weekly News

January 14 | 2026

NEW WEBINAR

FEBRUARY 25 * 8PM ET

As therapeutic options for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rapidly evolve, clinicians must stay current on the next generation of therapies that have the potential to dramatically enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.

Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers in Pediatric IBD brings you an interactive, case-driven webinar that will delve into three groundbreaking areas transforming pediatric IBD care: IL-23 Blockade, JAK Inhibitors and Subcutaneous Biologic Medications.

Expert faculty will guide attendees through mechanisms of action, clinical trial outcomes, real-world evidence, and safety considerations, offering up-to-date insights that bridge cutting-edge research and everyday practice. By the end of this webinar, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to integrate these novel therapies into comprehensive treatment plans, optimize disease monitoring, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ultimately advancing care for children living with IBD.

2026 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting

We're so excited to announce our 2026 Annual Meeting for October 21-24 in beautiful San Diego, California. Join your colleagues from across North America for cutting-edge science, practical education and meaningful collaboration in one of the country’s most vibrant coastal cities. Block off your calendars today, and look for more details, including registration, abstract submissions and program highlights, to be shared in the months ahead. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego in 2026!

NASPGHAN Advocacy

NASPGHAN Member Advocacy Leads to Positive Change in Colorado

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Colorado Medicaid will pay an enhanced dispensing fee for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) pharmacy claims. The change follows efforts led by NASPGHAN member Lindsey Gumer, MD who advocated for increased infusion pharmacy reimbursement to preserve access to TPN for pediatric patients.

2027 Webinar Submissions

We're excited to announce another year of accepting webinar submissions from individuals, SIGs and committees! All proposals will be reviewed by the Professional Education Committee and if approved, will be scheduled for 2027.

The submission site will open on February 2 and close on February 27. Our fabulous and skilled group of volunteers will take the month of March to review the submissions, and notifications will be made the first week of April.

Be sure to complete the submission form with care, as second rounds will not be offered for this cycle. Any suggestions by reviewers for changes to the webinar proposal will need to be made for the 2028 cycle. If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Regan!