Prioritize Children’s Health: 2026 Policy Priorities for Federal Policymakers

As Congress and the administration develop health care policies, we encourage them to consider the unique needs of children and the children's hospitals that serve them.
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Children are not little adults. As Congress and the administration develop health care policy, the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) is eager to work together to ensure pediatric patients receive the care they need when they need it. Here are specific actions they can take:

  • Protect and strengthen Medicaid.
  • Boost the pediatric workforce.
  • Address the youth mental health crisis.
  • Elevate healthy kids.

Read our policy priorities document to learn more about how to accomplish our shared goals of providing children with the best health care.

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