Advocacy Tools

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).

Jan. 26, 2023

CHA Response to Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2024

CHA submitted comments for the Medicare IPPS proposed rule’s request for information on safety net hospitals.

Oct. 23, 2023

CHA Submits Comments for Energy and Commerce Discussion Draft on Drug Shortages

CHA submitted a comment letter to the Energy and Commerce Committee to highlight pediatric needs when addressing drug shortages.

Oct. 23, 2023

CHA Responds to Drug Shortages Request for Information

CHA submitted a response to the bicameral drug shortages request for information (RFI) to highlight pediatric health care needs.

Oct. 19, 2023

CHA Comments on Mental Health Parity Proposed Rule

CHA submitted comments on the proposed rule and technical release that strengthen the implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Enforcement Act.

Oct. 19, 2023

CHA Responds to Senate 340B Request for Information

The 340B program supports children’s hospitals in their mission to serve low-income and underinsured children regardless of their insurance status.

Oct. 19, 2023

CHA Letter to DHA on Change to Reimbursement Methodology for Children’s Hospitals

Children's Hospital Association sends a letter to the DHA seeking delay in implementation of final rule ending TRICARE’s exemption for children’s hospitals from the Medicare OPPS.

Oct. 19, 2023

CHA Submits Comments to CMS on Disproportionate Share Hospital Third-Party Payer Proposed Rule

CHA submitted a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Third-Party Payer proposed rule.

Oct. 16, 2023

CHA Submits Comments on 340B Proposed Rule

Children’s Hospital Association sent a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the 340B remedy proposed rule.

Oct. 16, 2023

CHA Submits Comments on FDA Drug Shortage Guidance

Children’s Hospital Association sends a comment letter to the FDA on draft drug shortage guidance to highlight the need for an efficient pediatric supply chain.

Oct. 13, 2023