CHA has submitted a response to the administration’s Make Our Children Healthy Again: Assessment report that commits to working with HHS and other agencies, so all children have access to preventive care, nutritious food, and a healthy environment. The letter highlights ways that HHS can support children’s hospitals’ ongoing work to prevent and mitigate childhood chronic illness, including:
- Protecting and strengthening the Medicaid program.
- Supporting and incentivizing providers to engage in prevention and early intervention through appropriate payment policies and federal support.
- Strengthening the pediatric medical research infrastructure.
In the letter, we share some innovative programs across the country that are focused on preventing childhood chronic diseases, enhancing children’s overall health and well-being, and providing critical resources for patients and their families. The letter encourages HHS to engage with, and build upon, these impactful child health improvement initiatives across the nation.
