Letter or Testimony
Summary on Public Charge Proposed Rule
December 14, 2018
The proposed rule would be problematic for children since it does not recognize the importance of Medicaid and CHIP in the coverage landscape for children, particularly those with chronic or complex conditions who qualify based on medical need.
Letter or Testimony
CHA Comments on Electronic Health Records Reporting Requirements
October 18, 2018
CHA submitted a letter to the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology in response to a Request for Information (RFI) on potential components of a federal Electronic Health Records (EHR) Reporting Program.
Letter or Testimony
Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act CHA Support Letter
September 19, 2018
CHA sent a letter of support for the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (S. 2415/H.R. 6524), which will create a national Medicaid enrollment pathway to help alleviate the administrative burden on providers and ensure that children are able to receive out-of-state care.
Letter or Testimony
2019 Exchange/Commercial Plan Guidance
July 11, 2018
CHA spearheaded a joint comment letter from eight allied children’s groups on the 2019 Draft Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) and also joined with disability advocacy groups and other safety net providers on separate joint comment letters.
Letter or Testimony
CHA Requests Inclusion of Pediatric Measures within PAHPA
June 7, 2018
CHA joined allied organizations in sending a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health leadership requesting additional pediatric language be included within the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
Letter or Testimony
CHIP Rescissions Group Letter
May 11, 2018
CHA and over 500 other organizations signed a letter to Congress opposing the proposed CHIP rescissions.
Letter or Testimony
CHA Recommendations for Pediatric HIT Certification Standards
April 12, 2018
On April 11, CHA sent a letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) with recommendations for its upcoming draft pediatric health information technology (HIT) certification criteria.
Letter or Testimony
Letter on Child Safety
March 16, 2018
Hospitals send letter on child safety, focusing on the need to work towards bipartisan solutions to create safer communities.
Letter or Testimony
Comment Letter on the 340B PAUSE ACT Submitted
February 21, 2018
On Feb. 16, CHA sent a letter to Reps. Larry Buschon, R-Ind., and Scott Peters, D-Calif., expressing concerns with H.R. 4710, the 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act (340B PAUSE Act).