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CHA has submitted a letter to the administration highlighting the impact of H-1B Visa changes on the pediatric workforce.
On Nov. 25, 2025, CHA submitted a letter to the administration urging an exemption for health care-related professionals — including pediatric clinicians and biomedical researchers — from the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee and related restrictions.
The letter highlights the significant impact these changes would have on the pediatric workforce and underscores the essential role international professionals play in sustaining access to specialized pediatric care and research.
Innovative apprentice and residency programs have eliminated the need for travel respiratory therapists and expanded access to expert care for children and families.
A congressional briefing highlighted how workforce shortages are threatening children’s access to care.
Learn what the public health insurance program’s past can teach us about the future for America’s kids.
