ms JOHNNA CARLSON

Lobbied for support for the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509/S. 752) which would create a new pathway for pediatric providers to enroll in multiple state Medicaid programs and improve childrens timely access to essential health care. Advocated that lawmakers prevent proposals that jeopardize childrens access to care including: Opposing site neutral policies, including eliminating facility fees or other policies that reduce support for, and would have a negative impact on, pediatric care. And protecting the 340B program from changes that could impede childrens hospitals ability to serve low-income, uninsured, and underinsured pediatric patients.

Lobbied for support for the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509/S. 752) which would create a new pathway for pediatric providers to enroll in multiple state Medicaid programs and improve childrens timely access to essential health care. Advocated that lawmakers prevent proposals that jeopardize childrens access to care including: Opposing site neutral policies, including eliminating facility fees or other policies that reduce support for, and would have a negative impact on, pediatric care. And protecting the 340B program from changes that could impede childrens hospitals ability to serve low-income, uninsured, and underinsured pediatric patients.

Lobbied for support for the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509/S. 752) which would create a new pathway for pediatric providers to enroll in multiple state Medicaid programs and improve childrens timely access to essential health care. Advocated that lawmakers prevent proposals that jeopardize childrens access to care including: Opposing site neutral policies, including eliminating facility fees or other policies that reduce support for, and would have a negative impact on, pediatric care. And protecting the 340B program from changes that could impede childrens hospitals ability to serve low-income, uninsured, and underinsured pediatric patients.

Lobbied for support for the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509/S. 752) which would create a new pathway for pediatric providers to enroll in multiple state Medicaid programs and improve childrens timely access to essential health care. Advocated that lawmakers prevent proposals that jeopardize childrens access to care including: Opposing site neutral policies, including eliminating facility fees or other policies that reduce support for, and would have a negative impact on, pediatric care. And protecting the 340B program from changes that could impede childrens hospitals ability to serve low-income, uninsured, and underinsured pediatric patients.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Educated congressional offices about the importance of the 340B program to Texas Children's Hospital. Requested support for HR 7635, the 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act, or 340B PATIENTS Act, which would prohibit drug companies from imposing restrictions on covered entity access to 340B pricing through contract pharmacies. Educated congressional offices about how site neutral policies, which seek to reimburse for care provided in a hospital off campus outpatient department setting at the same rate as physician offices, would impact Texas Children's ability to continue expanding access to care in the communities we serve throughout Texas. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care.

Advocated for HR 2412, the Helping Kids Cope Act, which would take important steps to address the children's mental health crisis through the creation of three new HRSA grant programs designed to reach children and pediatric behavioral health providers. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care. Responded to congressional inquiries regarding gender affirming care.

Advocated for HR 2412, the Helping Kids Cope Act, which would take important steps to address the children's mental health crisis through the creation of three new HRSA grant programs designed to reach children and pediatric behavioral health providers. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care. Facilitated Texas Children's participation in congressional conversations/events related to pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness. Responded to congressional inquiries regarding gender affirming care.

Advocated for HR 2412, the Helping Kids Cope Act, which would take important steps to address the children's mental health crisis through the creation of three new HRSA grant programs designed to reach children and pediatric behavioral health providers. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care. Facilitated Texas Children's participation in congressional conversations/events related to pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness. Responded to congressional inquiries regarding gender affirming care.

Advocated for HR 2412, the Helping Kids Cope Act, which would take important steps to address the children's mental health crisis through the creation of three new HRSA grant programs designed to reach children and pediatric behavioral health providers. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care. Responded to congressional inquiries regarding gender affirming care.

Advocated for HR 2412, the Helping Kids Cope Act, which would take important steps to address the children's mental health crisis through the creation of three new HRSA grant programs designed to reach children and pediatric behavioral health providers. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care. Responded to congressional inquiries regarding gender affirming care.

Advocated for HR 2412, the Helping Kids Cope Act, which would take important steps to address the children's mental health crisis through the creation of three new HRSA grant programs designed to reach children and pediatric behavioral health providers. Sought support for HR 4758/S 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, which would streamline Medicaid provider enrollment when a child needs to travel to another state for care. Facilitated Texas Children's participation in congressional conversations/events related to pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness. Responded to congressional inquiries regarding gender affirming care.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Worked with the Children's Hospital Association to develop a letter on the VALID Act to Senate HELP Committee leadership that highlights the implications of the bill and asks the committee to address those concerns before advancing the Senate FDA user fee package legislation that includes the VALID Act. Because the bill would modify the regulatory framework for laboratory developed tests, the VALID Act could have serious unintended consequences for childrens health and childrens hospitals.

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support CHA's Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now proposal.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Educated staff about the impacts of the "tripledemic" of flu+RSV+COVID on children's hospitals capacity and why we need to continue investments in children's hospitals capacity across the board including on mental health.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Worked with the Children's Hospital Association to develop a letter on the VALID Act to Senate HELP Committee leadership that highlights the implications of the bill and asks the committee to address those concerns before advancing the Senate FDA user fee package legislation that includes the VALID Act. Because the bill would modify the regulatory framework for laboratory developed tests, the VALID Act could have serious unintended consequences for childrens health and childrens hospitals.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Educated staff about the impacts of the "tripledemic" of flu+RSV+COVID on children's hospitals capacity and why we need to continue investments in children's hospitals capacity across the board including on mental health.

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support CHA's Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now proposal.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Educated staff about the impacts of the "tripledemic" of flu+RSV+COVID on children's hospitals capacity and why we need to continue investments in children's hospitals capacity across the board including on mental health.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Worked with the Children's Hospital Association to develop a letter on the VALID Act to Senate HELP Committee leadership that highlights the implications of the bill and asks the committee to address those concerns before advancing the Senate FDA user fee package legislation that includes the VALID Act. Because the bill would modify the regulatory framework for laboratory developed tests, the VALID Act could have serious unintended consequences for childrens health and childrens hospitals.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Educated staff about the impacts of the "tripledemic" of flu+RSV+COVID on children's hospitals capacity and why we need to continue investments in children's hospitals capacity across the board including on mental health.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals. - Worked with the Children's Hospital Association to develop a letter on the VALID Act to Senate HELP Committee leadership that highlights the implications of the bill and asks the committee to address those concerns before advancing the Senate FDA user fee package legislation that includes the VALID Act. Because the bill would modify the regulatory framework for laboratory developed tests, the VALID Act could have serious unintended consequences for childrens health and childrens hospitals.

- Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act. - Advocated for support for S. 4472, the Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act, which would create three new grant programs to strengthen the pediatric health care workforces capacity to deliver developmentally appropriate mental health care, expand the availability of a full continuum of pediatric mental health services in communities across the country and increase support for critical mental health infrastructure at childrens hospitals.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

Advocated for House members to support bills to bolster childrens access to mental health services including: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943) which would provide $2 billion a year for five years for grants to childrens hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric mental health services as well as The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944) which would provide $500 million a year for five years to support grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health care integration and coordination. The bill would also provide $100 million annually for five years for grants to childrens hospitals and other providers to support workforce training for a range of pediatric behavioral health professionals. Also advocated for members to support H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act, which would provide $6 billion in dedicated funding over ten years for investments to bolster national pediatric care capacity. This support is critical as childrens hospitals grapple with a surge in caseloads due to increased COVID-19 cases, an ongoing national childrens mental health crisis and a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates.

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health

- The "Build Back Better Act": Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME), permanent extension of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), mandated 12-month continuous eligibility for kids and new mothers under Medicaid - H.R. 4943 "The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021" - H.R. 4944 "The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021" - H.R. 5131/S. 2762 "The Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act" - FY 2022 Appropriations: Include CHGME funding increase. ISSUES: Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, Children's mental health, Impact of COVID-19 on children and pregnant women, COVID-19 vaccines (domestic and global), Pediatric research, 340B, Global health