Advocacy Tools
Children’s hospitals may access resources like toolkits, talking points, legislative materials and more to build and strengthen their issue advocacy capacity.
Everything You Need to Know About the ACE Kids Act
The ACE Kids Act was signed into law as part of a package of Medicaid bills, the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1839).
Medicaid State Directed Payments and Provider Taxes are Critical for Children’s Hospitals
Children's Hospital Association urges Congress to reject policies that would reduce Medicaid payments to children’s hospitals or restrict states’ use of provider taxes.
Co-sponsor the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
Ask your lawmakers to co-sponsor the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act and improve children's timely access to essential health care.
CHA Submits Letter to HHS Secretary
In light of a recent executive order creating the Make America Healthy Again Commission, CHA is offering support and input toward the goal of eradicating chronic childhood illnesses.
Children’s Hospital Association Opposes Cuts to Medicaid, Urges Congress to Protect Patient Care
Substantial cuts to Medicaid would have a devastating impact on the 37 million children who rely on the program.
New Indirect Cost Guidelines Put Quality Care at Risk
CHA urges the administration to rescind the new NIH guidance and asks Congress to prevent unilateral changes to processes determining indirect cost rates.
CHA Comments on Draft Medicare GME Bill
CHA's comments focus on how the bill can be strengthened to better support pediatric training.
Congressional Letter to Protect and Strengthen Medicaid
Children's Hospital Association urges Congress to protect and strengthen Medicaid.
Site Neutral Policies Negatively Impact Children
Children’s hospitals extend pediatric care close to home for patients and families.
Children’s Hospital Association Statement on Executive Order
Children's Hospital Association (CHA) is reviewing an Executive Order that could impact access to health care for children.
