Children's Hospital Association
Children's Hospital Association[edit | edit source]
The Children's Hospital Association is a non-profit organization that represents more than 220 children's hospitals in the United States. The association is dedicated to improving child health through innovation in the quality, cost and delivery of pediatric health care.
History[edit | edit source]
The Children's Hospital Association was founded in 1924 as the Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (ACHRI). The organization changed its name to the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) in 1985, and then to the Children's Hospital Association in 2011.
Mission[edit | edit source]
The mission of the Children's Hospital Association is to advance child health through innovation in the quality, cost and delivery of pediatric health care. The association advocates for children's hospitals and the children they care for, provides education and networking opportunities for hospital leaders, and conducts research to inform policy and practice.
Membership[edit | edit source]
Membership in the Children's Hospital Association is open to children's hospitals in the United States that meet certain criteria. These include being a non-profit organization, having a pediatric residency program, and providing a significant amount of care to children with complex health conditions.
Advocacy[edit | edit source]
The Children's Hospital Association advocates for policies that improve child health and support the work of children's hospitals. This includes advocating for increased funding for pediatric research, improved access to pediatric health care, and policies that support the unique needs of children with complex health conditions.
Education and Networking[edit | edit source]
The Children's Hospital Association provides education and networking opportunities for hospital leaders. This includes conferences, webinars, and online resources on topics such as quality improvement, health care policy, and pediatric health care delivery.
Research[edit | edit source]
The Children's Hospital Association conducts research to inform policy and practice. This includes research on the quality, cost and delivery of pediatric health care, as well as research on the unique needs of children with complex health conditions.
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