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An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved, that state directed payments are reduced slowly so as not to disrupt access and hospital stability and that childrens hospital SDPs reflect the cost of pediatric services as they have no Medicare equivalent. Ensuring the safe harbor threshold for provider taxes is not adjudicated retroactively in a way that punishes states and providers acting in good faith. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose cuts to 340B reimbursement, including through the Medicare 340B rebate model.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm:
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CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose cuts to 340B reimbursement, including through the Medicare 340B rebate model.
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved, that state directed payments are reduced slowly so as not to disrupt access and hospital stability and that childrens hospital SDPs reflect the cost of pediatric services as they have no Medicare equivalent. Ensuring the safe harbor threshold for provider taxes is not adjudicated retroactively in a way that punishes states and providers acting in good faith. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose cuts to 340B reimbursement, including through the Medicare 340B rebate model.
Source: Senate LDA
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved, that state directed payments are reduced slowly so as not to disrupt access and hospital stability and that childrens hospital SDPs reflect the cost of pediatric services as they have no Medicare equivalent. Ensuring the safe harbor threshold for provider taxes is not adjudicated retroactively in a way that punishes states and providers acting in good faith. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose cuts to 340B reimbursement, including through the Medicare 340B rebate model.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Support funding for the CHGME program. Oppose to site neutral payments. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 and 2026 CR. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, CAs FMAP for all populations, 90-day retroactive eligibility. Help with approval of CAs hospital provider fee program for 2025 as submitted. Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request. Comments provided to CMS regarding Proposed Rule: RE: CMS-2448-P. Medicaid Program; Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations (opposing retroactivity, requesting 3-year transition period).�
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, CAs FMAP for all populations, 90-day retroactive eligibility. Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Support funding for the CHGME program. Oppose to site neutral payments. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 and 2026 CR. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Support funding for the CHGME program. Oppose to site neutral payments. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 and 2026 CR. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, CAs FMAP for all populations, 90-day retroactive eligibility. Help with approval of CAs hospital provider fee program for 2025 as submitted. Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request. Comments provided to CMS regarding Proposed Rule: RE: CMS-2448-P. Medicaid Program; Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations (opposing retroactivity, requesting 3-year transition period).�
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Kid PROOF Act of 2023
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Kid PROOF Act of 2023
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
EARLY Minds Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
EARLY Minds Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
EARLY Minds Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
EARLY Minds Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
STOP Suicide Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
STOP Suicide Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
KOMBUCHA
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
KOMBUCHA
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Prevention Services for Youth Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Prevention Services for Youth Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Strengthening Supports for Youth Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Strengthening Supports for Youth Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DHS cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DSH cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DSH cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DSH cuts for hospitals; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DHS cuts for hospitals; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Helping Kids Cope Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DHS cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals and states related to COVID-19.
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
No Surprises Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals and states related to COVID-19.
No Surprises Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
No Surprises Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
No Surprises Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Reducing Costs for Out-of-Network Services Act of 2019
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals and states related to COVID-19.
Reducing Costs for Out-of-Network Services Act of 2019
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Reducing Costs for Out-of-Network Services Act of 2019
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Reducing Costs for Out-of-Network Services Act of 2019
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported the ACE Kids Act in H.R. 1839, which will streamline care for Medicaid children with complex medical conditions. Supporting effort to delay cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supported efforts to change the way livers are allocated for transplantation that is more equiable across states. Shared a literature review on the impact of adult coverage on children's health from Levitt Partners with the California Delegation.
Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported the ACE Kids Act in H.R. 1839, which will streamline care for Medicaid children with complex medical conditions. Supporting effort to delay cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supported efforts to change the way livers are allocated for transplantation that is more equiable across states. Shared a literature review on the impact of adult coverage on children's health from Levitt Partners with the California Delegation.
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Commented on proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment rule and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule.
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Client: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Commented on CMS draft guidance relation to hospital co-location.
Congress: Support $1B funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program for FY 2027.
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved, that state directed payments are reduced slowly so as not to disrupt access and hospital stability and that childrens hospital SDPs reflect the cost of pediatric services as they have no Medicare equivalent. Ensuring the safe harbor threshold for provider taxes is not adjudicated retroactively in a way that punishes states and providers acting in good faith. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose cuts to 340B reimbursement, including through the Medicare 340B rebate model.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Congress - Support for FY27 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request of $30M, Concerns with approach by Ruiz and Berman Bergman 2.0to exempt select providers from 340B Medicare Pilot. Family Advocacy Day June 3-5 to support protecting and strengthening Medicaid and CHIP, funding for CHGME and pediatric research, 340B access, opposing site neutral, supporting robust approps for programs that advance childrens health, advocating on the need for pediatric health workforce investments and need for pediatric behavioral health investments.
Congress: Support $400M funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program for FY 2027.
Congress: Support for FY 2027 appropriations to implement the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (CDC research, HHS interagency working group, and NASEM study) and accompanying report language; Support full funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program for FY 2027.
Congress - Support for FY27 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request of $30M, Family Advocacy Day June 3-5 to support funding for CHGME and pediatric research, 340B access, opposing site neutral, and supporting the need generally for pediatric health workforce investments and need for pediatric behavioral health investments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Congress: Support for FY 2027 appropriations to implement the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (CDC research, HHS interagency working group, and NASEM study) and accompanying report language; Support full funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program for FY 2027.
Congress: Support full funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program for FY 2027.
Congress: Support for FY 2027 appropriations to implement the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (CDC research, HHS interagency working group, and NASEM study) and accompanying report language; Support full funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program for FY 2027.
Congress: Support for FY 2027 appropriations to implement the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (CDC research, HHS interagency working group, and NASEM study) and accompanying report language; Support full funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program for FY 2027. Support for pediatric hearing aid coverage. HHS/CMS: urging clarification that pediatric hearing aids and audiological services fall within Essential Health Benefits to remove federal defrayal barriers and expand coverage for children.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
Support funding for the CHGME program in FY 2026 appropriations. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
Congress and CMS/HHS: H.R. 1 implementation, ensuring states have 3-year glidepath to uniformity for provider taxes and that CAs CY 2025 hospital provider tax is approved. CMS & HHS: Support for Californias application for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Congress: Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S.1562/H.R.1197) and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act (PMDA) (S.2621/H.R.1909); Urging Congress to retroactively delay the DSH payment reductions that began on Oct. 1, 2025
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, CAs FMAP for all populations, 90-day retroactive eligibility. Help with approval of CAs hospital provider fee program for 2025 as submitted. Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request. Comments provided to CMS regarding Proposed Rule: RE: CMS-2448-P. Medicaid Program; Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations (opposing retroactivity, requesting 3-year transition period).�
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, CAs FMAP for all populations, 90-day retroactive eligibility. Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
Support funding for the CHGME program in FY 2025 and FY 2026 appropriations. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, CAs FMAP for all populations, 90-day retroactive eligibility. Help with approval of CAs hospital provider fee program for 2025 as submitted. Support for funding for the CHGME program. Oppose site neutral payments, cuts to 340B reimbursement, and cuts to Medicaid DSH payments to hospitals. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request. Comments provided to CMS regarding Proposed Rule: RE: CMS-2448-P. Medicaid Program; Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations (opposing retroactivity, requesting 3-year transition period).�
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Support funding for the CHGME program in FY 2025 and FY 2026 appropriations. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Support funding for the CHGME program. Oppose to site neutral payments. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 and 2026 CR. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
- Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Oppose $880B cuts in House Budget Resolution. - Support funding for the CHGME program. - Oppose to site neutral payments. - Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. - Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 CR.
- Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Oppose $880B cuts in House Budget Resolution. - Support funding for the CHGME program. - Oppose to site neutral payments. - Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. - Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 CR.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, oppose site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program, Delay/Elimination of Medicaid DSH cuts, Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care, support for CMSs Cell & Gene Therapy Access Model.
Delay/Elimination of Medicaid DSH cuts, Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DSH cuts for hospitals; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DSH cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DHS cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DHS cuts for hospitals; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program, and elimination of riders prohibiting gender affirming care.
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care.
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program, and elimination of riders prohibiting gender affirming care.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act.
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for childrens mental health provider training programs.
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act and the already appropriated dollars in the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package or infrastructure package include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure more generally.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act and the already appropriated dollars in the provider relief fund. Support for a potential new COVID stimulus package, or additional provider relief dollars in the reconciliation package and infrastructure package. Support for childrens mental health programs, mental health infrastructure and mental health provider training programs.
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals and other high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 - from the CURES Act and the already appropriated dollars in the provider relief fund. Support for a potential new COVID stimulus package, or additional provider relief dollars in the reconciliation package and infrastructure package. Support for childrens mental health programs, mental health infrastructure and mental health provider training programs.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2020 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Support for extended and enhanced funding for CHGME funding. Support for elimination of DSH payment cuts to hospitals. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act, help with guidance on PRF funding, and a potential new COVID stimulus package, additional COVD relief for states, including an additional increase to the FMAP. Opposed inclusion of rate setting in any surprise billing solution. Advocacy with HHS and White House re: COVID relief funding for childrens hospitals, guidance related to disbursed funds, and MFAR.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 and 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for extended and enhanced funding for CHGME funding. Support for elimination of DSH payment cuts to hospitals. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act, help with guidance on PRF funding, and a potential new COVID stimulus package, additional COVD relief for states, including an additional increase to the FMAP. Opposed inclusion of rate setting in any surprise billing solution. Advocacy with HHS and White House re: COVID relief funding for childrens hospitals, guidance related to disbursed funds, and MFAR.
Support for extended and enhanced funding for CHGME funding. Support for elimination of DSH payment cuts to hospitals. Opposition to Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act, help with guidance on PRF funding, and a potential new COVID stimulus package, additional COVD relief for states, including an additional increase to the FMAP. Opposed inclusion of rate setting in any surprise billing solution. Advocacy with HHS and White House re: COVID relief funding for childrens hospitals, guidance related to disbursed funds, and MFAR.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2020 · third_quarter · 3A
Supported funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR). Supported financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19, urging HHS and the White House to allocate a specific portion to children's hospitals and asking Congress to allocate additional funding for safety net hospitals, including children's hospitals.
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
Supported funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19, urging HHS and the White House to allocate a specific portion to children's hospitals and asking Congress to allocate additional funding for safety net hospitals, including children's hospitals.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supporting financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Letter to FDA re: Valley Fever.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Commented on proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment rule and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Commented on proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment rule and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Commented on CMS draft guidance relation to hospital co-location.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported the ACE Kids Act in H.R. 1839, which will streamline care for Medicaid children with complex medical conditions. Supporting effort to delay cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supported efforts to change the way livers are allocated for transplantation that is more equiable across states. Shared a literature review on the impact of adult coverage on children's health from Levitt Partners with the California Delegation.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2018 · fourth_quarter · 4A
ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices. Opposed the proposed public charge rule and adding Medi-Cal to the list of programs that would be considered in making a public charge determination.
ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices. Opposed proposed public charge rule, which would punish children with disabilities and complex medical conditions, and make it harder for them to pursue lawful citizenship.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices. Opposed the proposed public charge rule and adding Medi-Cal to the list of programs that would be considered in making a public charge determination.
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years and increased the funding available for the program.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years and increased the funding available for the program.
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years, and increased the funding level for this program. ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which would reauthorize the CHGME program, set to expire at the end of FY 2018. ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices.
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which would reauthorize the CHGME program, set to expire at the end of FY 2018.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
CHIP: S 1827 and HR 3921, The Healthy Kids Act, to reauthorize the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children in Medicaid with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453.
CHIP: S 1827 and HR 3921, The Healthy Kids Act, to reauthorize the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which would reauthorize the CHGME program, set to expire at the end of FY 2018. ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program and its funding. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2018 Budget Act.
The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2018 Budget Act.
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act and proposed amendments known as the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act, Skinny Repeal and Graham-Cassidy. Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect guaranteed issue, coverage for pediatric, mental health, rehabilitative and palliative care, coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid, and for dependents through age 26. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. S 1827 and HR 3921, The Healthy Kids Act, that both would reauthorize the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2018 Budget Act. The ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seek to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. H.R. 1 - Concerned about the ability to continue deducting private activity bonds, charitable contributions, state personal income tax, student loan interest and medical expenses. Concerns about repeal of the health insurance coverage mandate penalty. Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule (now final) - which cut medicare reimbursement rates for 340B drugs administered by hospitals and other covered entities.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program and its funding. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2018 Budget Acts.
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act and proposed amendments known as the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act, Skinny Repeal and Graham-Cassidy. Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect guaranteed issue, coverage for pediatric, mental health, rehabilitative and palliative care, coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid, and for dependents through age 26. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. Separate Funding Issues: S 1827 and HR 3921, The Healthy Kids Act, that both would reauthorize the CHIP program. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts. The ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seek to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2017 · second_quarter · 2A
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program.
The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program and its funding. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program and its funding. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect guaranteed issue, coverage for pediatric, mental health, rehabilitative and palliative care, coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid, and for dependents through age 26. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. Separate Funding Issues: The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program.
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect guaranteed issue, coverage for pediatric, mental health, habilitative and palliative care, coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid, and for dependents through age 26. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. Separate Funding Issues: The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2017 · first_quarter · RR
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, cuts for disproportionate share hospitals, changed to Medicaid program administration, oversight and funding, Children's Health Insurance Program re-authorization, appropriations extender for community health centers, maternal child health grant, annual funding for children's hospital graduate medical education, loan forgiveness for independent contractors, and funding for the 21st Century Cures Act.
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, cuts for disproportionate share hospitals, changed to Medicaid program administration, oversight and funding, Children's Health Insurance Program re-authorization, appropriations extender for community health centers, maternal child health grant, annual funding for children's hospital graduate medical education, loan forgiveness for independent contractors, and funding for the 21st Century Cures Act.
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Support funding for the CHGME program. Oppose to site neutral payments. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 and 2026 CR. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
H.R. 1 Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Support funding for the CHGME program. Oppose to site neutral payments. Support the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 and 2026 CR. Support for FY26 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) funding request.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
- Reconciliation - Protect funding for Medicaid, including provider taxes and state directed payments, and CAs FMAP for all populations. Oppose $880B cuts in House Budget Resolution. - Support funding for the CHGME program. - Oppose to site neutral payments. - Support for Medicaid DSH cut delay/elimination in FY 2025 CR.
Support funding for the CHGME program in FY 2025 and FY 2026 budget
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program.
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose site neutral payments as a pay-for for elimination of Hospital DSH cuts.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support funding for the CHGME program, opposition to proposals that would limit access to the 340B program, opposition to site neutral payments, including Section 404 in the recent Energy & Commerce markup, and support for H.R. 4758 and its companion S. 2372, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; The Helping Kids Cope Act (H.R. 2412); The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act (H.R. 7808); The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act (H.R. 9577); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Prevention Services for Youth Act (S. 4811); The Strengthening Supports for Youth Act (S. 4812)
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program, oppose site neutral payments as a pay-for for elimination of Hospital DSH cuts.
Support annual appropriation for the CHGME program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Gun safety legislation - support for HR 6663/S 3365 - The KID Proof Act, and support for an appropriations request to fund research on firearm morbidity and mortality prevention at CDC, NIH, and NIJ. Funding for Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) in the FY 2025 budget act. Support for Mental health legislation - HR 7808 - The Early Minds Act, and HR 2412 - The Helping Kids Cope Act. Support for legislation to improve access to specialty care for kids - S. 2372/HR 4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act. Opposition Medi-Cal cite neutral payments as a budget pay-for.
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support for Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (PSLRP) and adoption of application selection criteria that ensures providers with high graduate debt can benefit equally from this important program. Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care
Delay/Elimination of Medicaid DSH cuts, Support for CMSs Cell & Gene Therapy Access Model.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DSH cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; increased funding for childrens mental health including H.R. 2412; preventing DHS cuts for hospitals; support for the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program and elimination of riders with prohibitions on gender affirming care; expanded eligibility for healthcare workforce loan repayment and scholarship programs; increased support for hospital based training a retraining.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support for reauthorization and continued funding of the CHGME program, and elimination of riders prohibiting gender affirming care.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME - the annual fiscal appropriation for FY 2022 and a one-time added appropriation of $250 million for CHGME as part of reconciliation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME, and for financial relief for childrens hospitals/high-Medicaid providers related to COVID-19 out of the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package and infrastructure packages include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure funding more generally. These policies are set forth in the following bills: The Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 4943), The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 (H.R. 4944), and H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 , the Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare (PATCH) Act
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME - the annual fiscal appropriation for FY 2022 and a one-time added appropriation of $250 million for CHGME as part of reconciliation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act and the already appropriated dollars in the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package or infrastructure package include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure more generally.
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals and high-medicaid providers related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act and the already appropriated dollars in the Provider Relief Fund. Advocating for the potential reconciliation package or infrastructure package include funding for childrens mental health programs, infrastructure and provider training programs, and for pediatric infrastructure more generally.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, White House Office
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for childrens mental health provider training programs.
Support for continued and enhanced funding for CHGME. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals through the COVID reconciliation package and infrastructure package. Support for childrens mental health programs, mental health infrastructure and mental health provider training programs.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Support for extended and enhanced funding for CHGME funding. Support for elimination of DSH payment cuts to hospitals. Opposition to Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act, help with guidance on PRF funding, and a potential new COVID stimulus package, additional COVD relief for states, including an additional increase to the FMAP. Opposed inclusion of rate setting in any surprise billing solution. Advocacy with HHS and White House re: COVID relief funding for childrens hospitals, guidance related to disbursed funds, and MFAR.
Support for extended and enhanced funding for CHGME funding. Support for elimination of DSH payment cuts to hospitals. Opposition to Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act, help with guidance on PRF funding, and a potential new COVID stimulus package, additional COVD relief for states, including an additional increase to the FMAP. Opposed inclusion of rate setting in any surprise billing solution. Advocacy with HHS and White House re: COVID relief funding for childrens hospitals, guidance related to disbursed funds, and MFAR.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Support for extended and enhanced funding for CHGME funding. Support for elimination of DSH payment cuts to hospitals. Opposition to Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Support for financial relief for childrens hospitals related to COVID-19 from the CURES Act, help with guidance on PRF funding, and a potential new COVID stimulus package, additional COVD relief for states, including an additional increase to the FMAP. Opposed inclusion of rate setting in any surprise billing solution. Advocacy with HHS and White House re: COVID relief funding for childrens hospitals, guidance related to disbursed funds, and MFAR.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 and 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Supported funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19, urging HHS and the White House to allocate a specific portion to children's hospitals and asking Congress to allocate additional funding for safety net hospitals, including children's hospitals.
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supporting financial relief for children's hospitals and states related to COVID-19, urging HHS and the White House to allocate a specific portion to children's hospitals and asking Congress to allocate additional funding for safety net hospitals, including children's hospitals.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Supported funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Opposed implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR). Supported financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19, urging HHS and the White House to allocate a specific portion to children's hospitals and asking Congress to allocate additional funding for safety net hospitals, including children's hospitals.
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supporting financial relief for children's hospitals and states related to COVID-19, urging HHS and the White House to allocate a specific portion to children's hospitals and asking Congress to allocate additional funding for safety net hospitals, including children's hospitals.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supporting financial relief for children's hospitals and states related to COVID-19.
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals and states related to COVID-19.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Supporting funding in FY 2021 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Oppose implementation of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) Opposed efforts to impose a benchmark payment rate in proposals to address balance billing by hospitals and providers. Bills we're tracking in this area are HR 3630, HR 3502 and S 967. Support for financial relief for children's hospitals related to COVID-19.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Commented on proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment rule and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supporting effort to delay/eliminate cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Commented on CMS draft guidance relation to hospital co-location.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program.
Supporting funding in FY 2020 budget for Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. Supported the ACE Kids Act in H.R. 1839, which will streamline care for Medicaid children with complex medical conditions. Supporting effort to delay cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospitals. Supported efforts to change the way livers are allocated for transplantation that is more equiable across states. Shared a literature review on the impact of adult coverage on children's health from Levitt Partners with the California Delegation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years and increased the funding available for the program.
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years and increased the funding available for the program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices. Opposed proposed public charge rule, which would punish children with disabilities and complex medical conditions, and make it harder for them to pursue lawful citizenship.
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years and increased the funding available for the program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years and increased the funding available for the program. ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices.
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which reauthorized the CHGME program for five years and increased the funding available for the program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which would reauthorize the CHGME program, set to expire at the end of FY 2018.
CHGME: The importance of increasing funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which would reauthorize the CHGME program, set to expire at the end of FY 2018. ACE Kids: Support for the ACE Kids Act, S 428 and HR 3325, which seeks to make it easier for children with medical complexity to seek treatment across state lines. 340B: Sought the reversal of cuts to 340B reimbursements in the final Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System - H.R. 4392. Opposed measures that would limit expansions of the 340B program and require burdensome, irrelevant and unnecessary reporting by 340B covered entities - H.R. 4710, S. 2312, and S. 2453. Supported H.R. 6071 (Matsui) to require HHS to audit drug manufacturers and publish 340B ceiling prices.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHIP: Supported efforts to reauthorize the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in the 2018 Budget Act, and through S 1827 and HR 3921. CHGME: Advocated for the importance of increased funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act.
CHGME: Advocated on the importance of increased funding for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program in the 2018 Budget Act and 2019 Budget Act. Support for H.R. 5385 and S. 2597, which would reauthorize the CHGME program, set to expire at the end of FY 2018.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act, and proposed amendments to it including the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act, Skinny Repeal, and Graham-Cassidy. Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program in S. 1827 and HR 3921. Educated members about S 428 and HR 3325, the ACE Kids Act, which would make it easier to treat medically complex children across state lines. H.R. 1 - Concerned about the ability to continue deducting private activity bonds, charitable contributions, state personal income tax, student loan interest and medical expenses. Concerns about repeal of the health insurance coverage mandate penalty. Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule (now final) - which cut medicare reimbursement rates for 340B drugs administered by hospitals and other covered entities.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act, and proposed amendments to it including the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act, Skinny Repeal, and Graham-Cassidy. Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program in S. 1827 and HR 3921. Educated members about S 428 and HR 3325, the ACE Kids Act, which would make it easier to treat medically complex children across state lines.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect guaranteed issue, coverage for pediatric, mental health, rehabilitative and palliative care, coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid, and for dependents through age 26. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. Separate Funding Issues: The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 1628 - The American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act Concerns with the proposed cap on federal funding for Medicaid and the potential impact on children of eliminating the Medicaid expansion. The need to protect coverage for EPSDT benefits for children in Medicaid. Importance of maintaining the ban on annual and lifetime caps and the increase to the enhanced FMAP for state spending through the CHIP program. The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
The importance of reauthorizing the CHIP program and its funding. The importance of fully funding Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education in the 2017 and 2018 Budget Acts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, cuts for disproportionate share hospitals, changed to Medicaid program administration, oversight and funding, Children's Health Insurance Program re-authorization, appropriations extender for community health centers, maternal child health grant, annual funding for children's hospital graduate medical education, loan forgiveness for independent contractors, and funding for the 21st Century Cures Act.
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, cuts for disproportionate share hospitals, changed to Medicaid program administration, oversight and funding, Children's Health Insurance Program re-authorization, appropriations extender for community health centers, maternal child health grant, annual funding for children's hospital graduate medical education, loan forgiveness for independent contractors, and funding for the 21st Century Cures Act.
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, cuts for disproportionate share hospitals, changed to Medicaid program administration, oversight and funding, Children's Health Insurance Program re-authorization, appropriations extender for community health centers, maternal child health grant, annual funding for children's hospital graduate medical education, loan forgiveness for independent contractors, and funding for the 21st Century Cures Act.
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, cuts for disproportionate share hospitals, changed to Medicaid program administration, oversight and funding, Children's Health Insurance Program re-authorization, appropriations extender for community health centers, maternal child health grant, annual funding for children's hospital graduate medical education, loan forgiveness for independent contractors, and funding for the 21st Century Cures Act.