Children's Hospital Association Blog

Find expert insights and perspectives on issues important to children's hospitals and child health on CHA's official blog. Our team shares information to help pediatric leaders advocate for change and find actionable solutions.

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Understanding EPSDT and Why it Matters for Youth Mental Health

EPSDT helps ensure children receive care that supports their physical, mental, and developmental health.

Aug. 03, 2026

What’s at Stake: Sites Aren’t Neutral for Kids

Proposed changes to site-neutral payments would threaten children’s health care.

Oct. 08, 2026

Putting Children’s Health on the Agenda at AAP

CHA joined pediatric leaders from across the country to advance shared priorities and keep children’s unique health needs at the center of national conversations.

Oct. 07, 2026

The Dramatic Decline of Infections in Kids on Dialysis

A CHA collaborative has spent 15 years driving down infection rates for children with end-stage kidney disease.

Oct. 06, 2026

New Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Children’s Health

Parents are united on key policy priorities for pediatric health care.

Oct. 05, 2026

What’s at Stake: The Workforce Caring for Kids

Children can’t get specialty health care without the workforce that makes it possible.

Sep. 29, 2026

What's at Stake: Federal Research Funding

The next life-saving pediatric treatments depend on federal funding.

Sep. 15, 2026

How CHA Mitigated a Cancer Drug Shortage’s Impact 

The recent shortage highlighted pediatrics’ vital need for ifosfamide. 

Sep. 01, 2026

5 Benchmarks for Evaluating AI Tools

These guidelines help children’s hospitals and school systems make informed decisions when adopting AI solutions that address youth mental health.

July 28, 2026

Why the Pediatric Workforce Crisis Demands Federal Action

A congressional briefing highlighted how workforce shortages are threatening children’s access to care.

July 22, 2026
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