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 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.
Children's Hospital Association's End of the Year Appropriations Letter
In order to secure America’s future, children’s health must be a national priority.
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 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.
CHA Submits Comments on Special Registrations for Telemedicine Rule
The proposed rule establishes a special registration framework and authorizes three different types of special registration.
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.
CHA Comments on Draft Medicare GME Bill
CHA's comments focus on how the bill can be strengthened to better support pediatric training.
