Toolkit
Government Relations Toolkit
June 22, 2018
CHA members can view and print the latest materials for outreach to federal and state lawmakers.
Analysis or Summary
Administrative Actions Chart
June 19, 2018
An overview of federal regulations and other administrative guidance of interest to children's hospitals.
Analysis or Summary
Medicaid Access Regulation – 2018
May 23, 2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule to modify requirements to ensure Medicaid payment rates.
Analysis or Summary
Key Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers
May 3, 2018
State-by-state summaries of waivers for statuatory Medicaid requirements as allowed by Section 1115 of the Social Security Act and approval of the ...
Analysis or Summary
MACPAC Reports to Congress
April 9, 2018
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) releases reports to Congress in March and June each year on different aspects of ...
Analysis or Summary
White House FY 2019 Budget Request Highlights
February 15, 2018
CHA has summarized important sections of the president's FY 2019 budget for children's hospitals, including proposals for Medicaid and CHGME.
Policy Position
Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver Principles
February 9, 2018
CHA believes waivers should maintain appropriate, affordable coverage for children while fostering innovation and improving quality.
Analysis or Summary
2017 State Child Health Policy Trends
January 19, 2018
CHA's Policy Analysis team reached out to government relations professionals to inform our understanding of the state policy issues impacting ...
Analysis or Summary
2018 Medicare OPPS and PFS Rules
December 1, 2017
The proposed Medicare rules would impact the outpatient prospective payment system and the physician fee schedule for the program in 2018.
Analysis or Summary
Medicare IPPS Rule Summary and Comment Letter
October 23, 2017
New proposed rule in the Federal Register updates payment and policies related to the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long ...
Report
The New Importance of Children in America
October 12, 2017
Massive demographic changes are converging to make investing in children more important than ever. It is a strong wake-up call for policymakers.