A second state has cut Medicaid inpatient reimbursement rates, while others focus on health care spending and quality initiatives. To learn about state legislation enacted in April and more, visit this month’s issue of State Policy Services Update.

Read the child advocacy news for May. Register for N.A.C.H. Family Advocacy Day, participate in the Injury Prevention Co-op Call for Resources and stay current on key topics and upcoming conferences focusing on child advocacy and health promotion. 

Participate in the Injury Prevention Co-op Call for Resources by submitting a program or initiative implemented by your children’s hospital that has demonstrated a positive outcome. 

Listen as experts explain the IRS Form 990 Schedule H changes and the legal impact to children's hospitals community benefit reporting in this April 29, 2008 Webcast.

This groundbreaking publication, developed by NACHRI, in partnership with The Center for Health Design, is the first of its kind to recommend proven design interventions specific to pediatric health care settings.

After the House overwhelmingly passes Medicaid rules moratoria legislation all eyes turn to the Senate. The Senate's Democratic leadership is undecided on the best strategy for passage in the face of a veto threat and debates over Senate procedures. 

The Grants Alert features federal, private, and pediatric research grant opportunities for children’s hospitals. From the At-A-Glance page, you link to easy to read grant analyses providing summary, funding eligibility, contact, and deadline information. (Accessible by Grants Project participants only.)