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.

The Conversations Driving Progress in Children's Health

Candid discussion and shared solutions help leaders tackle pediatric health care’s toughest challenges.

July 07, 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

Medicaid: The History of Children’s Health

Learn what the public health insurance program’s past can teach us about the future for America’s kids.

July 21, 2026

5 Children’s Health Statistics Policymakers Need to Know

From coverage and funding to workforce and community support, every decision by policymakers has downstream effects on children, families, and the systems that care for them.

June 30, 2026

7 Ways Pediatric Care Is Different From Adult Care

Children’s health care operates under a different set of clinical, financial, and operational realities.

June 16, 2026

Supporting Caregivers Through Food Security

Children’s hospitals help families access food during and after their child’s care.

June 10, 2026

Where Every Child's Health Begins

Children’s hospitals are leading community improvement efforts to support kids and families beyond hospital walls.

June 05, 2026

Where Kids’ Stories Help Guide Policy

Family Advocacy Day empowers children to share their experiences and help shape the future of pediatric care.

June 01, 2026

PHIS Shows Up Strong at Pediatric Research Event

CHA’s research database had a large presence at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual conference.

May 27, 2026

A Single, Trusted Source for Children’s Health Data

An interactive dashboard brings together national pediatric health data at the state level to drive better decisions for children.

May 19, 2026
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