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 Letter to HHS on Baxter Closure
The letter thanks HHS for their response to supply shortages caused by Hurricane Helene and urges continued support for pediatric needs during ongoing IV solution shortages.
CHA Submits Comments on Interoperability Rule
CHA’s response addresses pediatric-specific considerations for strengthening an interoperable health information exchange.
CHA Submits Comments for 2025 OPPS and PFS Proposed Rules
CHA highlighted pediatric considerations in response to certain provisions within the proposed rules, which could have a downstream impact on Medicaid.
CHA Submits Statement for the Record for Energy and Commerce OPTN Hearing
CHA’s statement highlights the importance of examining the impact of “Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act,” has had on pediatric health care.
CHA Submits Comments and Joins Coalition Letter on NIH Reform Framework
CHA’s response addresses the inclusion of pediatric patients and research within NIH institutes and centers and strengthening the pediatric research workforce pipeline.
CHA Comments on Cures 2.0 RFI
CHA's response addresses pediatric-specific recommendations for long COVID-19 research and pandemic preparedness, among other issues.
CHA Joins Letter to HRSA On Modernization of the Organ and Procurement Transplantation Network
Children’s Hospital Association joins the pediatric community in a letter to HRSA to provide recommendations to address kid’s needs.
CHA Submits Energy and Commerce Committee Statement on Oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Children's Hospital Association urges the committee to work with provider stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and integrity of the program for children's health.
CHA Responds to Senate Finance Medicare GME Proposal
Children's Hospital Association urges the Finance Committee to bolster Medicare-supported pediatric subspecialty training for children’s hospitals in larger health care systems.
