Children's Hospital Association

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) recommends to Congress that the regulation and modernization of clinical tests be managed under the auspices of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee, CMS, and Congress

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Specifically, ADLM supports modernizing the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), through which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulates laboratory developed tests.

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  • Specifically, ADLM supports modernizing the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), through which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulates laboratory developed tests.
  • Additional FDA oversight would be duplicative, costly — and could force many clinical labs to stop performing these essential tests.
  • "As an alternative, ADLM suggests updating CLIA's standards through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC).
  • "Once changes are made through the regulatory process, ADLM proposes that Congress evaluate and update the underlying statute that governs CLIA.

The Toy Foundation™ Funds Play Therapy Projects to Improve Pediatric Care for 240,000 Children

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Foundation™, the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association™, is proud to announce $380,000 has been awarded to 20 children's hospitals and health systems that serve under-resourced communities, as part of its 2024 Childrens Hospital Play Grants program. More than 240,000 children in need will benefit from this initiative, which funds innovative play therapy projects proven to significantly improve care, wellbeing, and treatment outcomes of hospitalized children.

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  • More than 240,000 children in need will benefit from this initiative, which funds innovative play therapy projects proven to significantly improve care, wellbeing, and treatment outcomes of hospitalized children.
  • To provide play therapy projects to patients and better support their recovery, hospitals are reliant on external funding or donations to offer this key aspect of the holistic pediatric care model.
  • The Toy Foundation's Children's Hospital Play Grants program helps fill this need at hospitals that need it most, where 50 percent or more of patients rely on Medicaid.
  • For more information about The Toy Foundation's Children's Hospital Play Grants program, visit ToyFoundation.org .

The Ad Council, Coalition of Health Systems and Hospitals Tackle America's Most Urgent Public Health Crisis: Gun Violence

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Northwell Health's 5th annual Gun Violence Prevention Forum, the Ad Council announced a new gun violence prevention initiative in collaboration with a coalition of health care leaders to address this urgent public health crisis and its impact on youth.

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  • This group of chief executives represents some of the nation's largest health systems and hospitals that are providing funding, strategic insight and issue expertise on gun violence prevention for the campaign.
  • However, only 26% selected gun injuries as the leading cause of death among children, demonstrating a need for further education.
  • Health systems and hospitals throughout the country have seen firsthand the toll gun violence takes on communities.
  • This includes a coalition-based and multi-audience approach, mobilizing the advertising, media and marketing industries to tackle gun violence prevention in America.

Virgin Pulse Named an Official Vendor for Children's Hospital Association

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare workers across the U.S. are in crisis, facing mental health challenges and burnout exacerbated by the pandemic. Virgin Pulse, the leading global digital-first health, wellbeing, and navigation company, today announced a formal relationship with Children's Hospital Association (CHA), the national voice of more than 200 children's hospitals, health systems, and related organizations. By designating Virgin Pulse an official vendor, the CHA is enabling member organizations to create cultures of wellbeing and psychological safety, thereby supporting staff in championing the care of the smallest patients.

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  • Virgin Pulse , the leading global digital-first health, wellbeing, and navigation company, today announced a formal relationship with Children's Hospital Association (CHA), the national voice of more than 200 children's hospitals, health systems, and related organizations.
  • By designating Virgin Pulse an official vendor, the CHA is enabling member organizations to create cultures of wellbeing and psychological safety, thereby supporting staff in championing the care of the smallest patients.
  • "Virgin Pulse is a proven solution for health and wellbeing, already making a difference for more than a dozen of our member hospitals," said Kristie Seibert, GBDS, director of insurance services at Children's Hospital Association.
  • For more information about the Virgin Pulse and Children's Hospital Association partnership, please visit: https://together.virginpulse.com/CHA

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Names Health Policy Expert Shawn Gremminger as New President and CEO

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) is pleased to announce Shawn Gremminger as its new president and CEO, succeeding Michael Thompson who will retire at the end of the year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) is pleased to announce Shawn Gremminger as its new president and CEO, succeeding Michael Thompson who will retire at the end of the year.
  • Known for his wide-ranging policy expertise, and government relations experience, Gremminger brings to the National Alliance a successful record of working with coalitions, employers and other healthcare purchasers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders toward the mission of achieving high-quality, affordable, equitable healthcare.
  • "Shawn has long worked with coalitions and shares our passion for the mission to be a recognized force in driving health, equity and value on behalf of coalitions and their purchaser members," said Chris Syverson, CEO of the Nevada Business Group on Health and Board chair.
  • Gremminger was previously director of health policy for the Purchaser Business Group on Health, a member of the National Alliance, where he ran efforts to improve quality and affordability for consumers and healthcare purchasers through federal policy.

Cardinal Health and Children's Hospital Association Announce Second Preventing Youth Suicide Cohort

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) in partnership with Children's Hospitals Association (CHA) and the Zero Suicide Institute (ZSI) announced today the second round of grant recipients for the Preventing Youth Suicide: A Cardinal Health Foundation National Collaborative. The grants, which total approximately $1.7 million, will provide support to 14 children's hospitals and health systems nationwide to help prevent youth suicide in the hospitals' respective communities.

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  • Cardinal Health Foundation will invest $1.7M to help 14 children's hospitals nationwide prevent youth suicide.
  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) in partnership with Children's Hospitals Association (CHA) and the Zero Suicide Institute (ZSI) announced today the second round of grant recipients for the Preventing Youth Suicide: A Cardinal Health Foundation National Collaborative.
  • In 2022, Cardinal Health partnered with CHA to create the inaugural Preventing Youth Suicide: A Cardinal Health Foundation National Collaborative as a response to the ongoing youth mental health crisis plaguing our communities.
  • Since 2020, Cardinal Health has invested $5.4 million to more than 47 hospitals and health systems nationwide to help reduce mental health crises.

St. Luke's Announces Establishment of New Children's Hospital

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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This announcement is the culmination of a coordinated effort to reorganize pediatric care under the concept of a children's hospital.

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  • This announcement is the culmination of a coordinated effort to reorganize pediatric care under the concept of a children's hospital.
  • St. Luke's became a member of the Children's Hospital Association in 2022.
  • Dr. Janco noted that St. Luke's continues to invest in its pediatric programs through the addition of experienced, compassionate providers.
  • "The establishment of St. Luke's Children's Hospital represents a decade of intensive planning and investment in pediatrics," said Jessika Haynos, Service Line Administrator, St. Luke's Pediatrics.

National Kidney Foundation Appoints Former U.S. Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler to National Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce the appointment of Jaime Herrera Beutler, former U.S. Congresswoman and Washington state legislator, to its National Board of Directors. Herrera Beutler was nominated and approved at NKF's most recent Board meeting held in March. 

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  • ~Jaime Herrera Beutler of Clark County, Washington joins the fight against kidney disease ~
    NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce the appointment of Jaime Herrera Beutler , former U.S. Congresswoman and Washington state legislator, to its National Board of Directors.
  • Herrera Beutler was nominated and approved at NKF's most recent Board meeting held in March.
  • "Jaime brings experience in bridging the gaps between policies and laws around healthcare and the families they impact.
  • We look forward to working with her as we build greater awareness of kidney disease and ways to achieve optimal kidney health."

Quantum Sound Therapy Suggests Unusual Treatment for Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: Sound Vibrations

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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In fact, the United States routinely spends 201 billion dollars on mental health services, making it the most expensive illness that the country treats.

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  • In fact, the United States routinely spends 201 billion dollars on mental health services, making it the most expensive illness that the country treats.
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    Though American adults have long struggled with mental health challenges, now children and adolescents are beginning to wrestle with these same issues.
  • As more search for sustainable solutions, audio company Quantum Sound Therapy proposes an interesting solution: audio frequency therapy.
  • Helena Reilly, co-owner of Quantum Sound Therapy, has observed how utilizing sound waves in place of psychotropic medications can craft a harmonious environment, promote healthy emotional regulation, and soothe anxiety.

Children’s Hospital Association Selects Progyny as Exclusive Partner for Fertility and Family Building Benefits

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progyny, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNY) a leading benefits management company specializing in fertility and family building benefits solutions, announced today its partnership with Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), a national voice for more than 220 children’s hospitals with over two million covered lives.

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  • NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progyny, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNY) a leading benefits management company specializing in fertility and family building benefits solutions, announced today its partnership with Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), a national voice for more than 220 children’s hospitals with over two million covered lives.
  • Progyny’s selection as CHA’s preferred and exclusive partner means all participating member hospitals will be able to vet and contract directly with the benefit provider that delivers best-in-class care that consistently results in happier and healthier families at a lower cost than other family building solutions in the market.
  • “Progyny is honored to partner with CHA to provide its member hospitals with equitable fertility and family building benefits that drive better clinical outcomes and saves healthcare dollars,” said Pete Anevski, Progyny’s CEO.
  • For more information about the Progyny and Children’s Hospital Association partnership, please visit: https://go.progyny.com/CHA