Letter or Testimony
House Subcommittee Discusses Medicaid DSH Cuts
June 7, 2019
On June 4, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing examining cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments scheduled to take effect Oct. 1
Analysis or Summary
Feedback needed on Senate HELP committee health care cost package
May 31, 2019
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a discussion draft on health care costs. CHA is requesting feedback from children’s hospitals to inform our comments and has drafted the attached list of questions relating to areas of focus.
Analysis or Summary
FY 2020 Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule Summary
May 23, 2019
On April 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its FY 2020 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.
Article
How 2020 Census Data Affects Children's Health Care
April 26, 2019
The U.S. census provides data to determine funding for state and local programs that support the health and well-being of children—and helps children’s hospitals better understand and care for the populations they serve. But young kids have been undercounted in the census for decades. With the 2020 Census around the corner, here’s a look at why an accurate count of kids across the country matters.
Letter or Testimony
Allied Groups Letter to CMS on Mental Health and Substance Use Care in Schools
February 27, 2019
CHA joined 46 allied organizations in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), spearheaded by Mental Health America, that details opportunities to leverage the Medicaid program to address mental health and substance use in a school setting.
Analysis or Summary
Administrative Actions Chart
February 21, 2019
An overview of federal regulations and other administrative guidance of interest to children's hospitals.
Issue Brief
Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver Guidance
February 14, 2019
Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allows states to seek a waiver of key coverage provisions in the law and to experiment with different health coverage models.
Issue Brief
Kids Rely on Medicaid
February 14, 2019
Medicaid helps our kids lead better lives and was designed with kids in mind.
Talking Points
Delay the Medicaid DSH Cuts
February 4, 2019
Children's hospitals ask Congress to delay the Medicaid DSH cuts that became effective Oct. 1, 2019.
Analysis or Summary
2018 State Child Health Policy Trends
February 1, 2019
The complete analysis of the state child health policy trends identified through these calls is available in this new CHA report.
Analysis or Summary
Key Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers
January 29, 2019
State-by-state summaries of waivers for statuatory Medicaid requirements as allowed by Section 1115 of the Social Security Act and approval of the Secretary of HHS.