The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) responded to two Medicaid proposed rules impacting access to care for children. In our comments on Feb. 16, 2026, we urged CMS to withdraw both proposals, emphasizing that each exceeds the agency’s statutory authority.
CHA Responds to 2 CMS Rules Impacting Access to Care for Children
CHA responded to two proposed rules on Medicaid funding and Hospital Conditions of Participation.
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