AAP: Proposed Medicaid Rule Will Devastate Children's Hospitals

The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that a proposed CMS rule on Medicaid state-directed payments will harm children's healthcare. - The rule limits critical funding for children's hospitals and rural clinicians.

- Medicaid covers nearly half of all U.S. children, providing essential care.

- The AAP says the rule contradicts CMS's promise not to harm children. - The organization calls on CMS to reverse the proposed changes.

The AAP urges CMS to prioritize policies that strengthen Medicaid for families and communities.