For the Record
CHA advocates on behalf of the nation's children's hospitals and the patients and families we serve. This section includes CHA communications with federal policymakers such as statements for the record, RFI responses, regulatory comment letters, and more.
CHA Submits Statement in Response to Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing
As the Committee examines policy solutions to address affordability, we strongly recommend a specific focus on the unique needs of children and pediatric providers.
CHA Submits FY27 Appropriations Letter to Congress
This letter to Congress highlights children’s hospitals’ most urgent FY27 funding priorities to protect and strengthen child health.
CHA Submits Statement in Response to House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Hearing
Ensuring that children can access timely, specialized care requires continued federal commitment for a strong and sustainable pediatric workforce.
CHA Submits Comments in Response to DHS Public Charge Proposed Rule
The comments outline the negative impact the proposed changes would have on children's access to care.
Children’s Hospitals End of Year Priorities
Our letter to congressional leaders outlines the end of year priorities critical for children’s health care across the nation.
Children's Hospital Association Shares Recommendations With CMS to Mitigate Impact of H.R. 1 on Kids
As major Medicaid providers, children’s hospitals rely on state directed payments (SDPs) to ensure access to care for children.
CHA and Children’s Hospitals Urge Support for TRICARE Payment Adjustment
The provision would establish a more appropriate payment adjustment within the TRICARE program for outpatient services provided to children of service members by children’s hospitals.
CHA Submits Letter on Prioritizing Pediatric Medical Research in FY26 Appropriations
In collaboration with other pediatrics-focused organizations, CHA submitted a letter highlighting FY26 appropriations requests related to federal funding for pediatric medical research.
CHA Response to Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2026
Children's Hospital Association has submitted comments for the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.
CHA Response to Agencies’ Request for Information on Regulatory Reform
Children’s Hospital Association recommended regulatory reforms to strengthen the ability to provide age-appropriate, timely, and high-quality care to children across the nation.
CHA Submits FY26 Appropriations Request Letter
The letter, which highlights children’s hospitals’ most urgent FY26 funding priorities, shares CHA’s FY26 Appropriations Request to the Committee on Appropriations.
