Grants to Modernize Children's Hospitals and Boost Pediatric Critical Care Capacity.
This legislation authorizes $600 million annually for ten years to fund grants aimed at strengthening specialized pediatric healthcare infrastructure across the US. The goal is to ensure better access to critical care for children by funding facility modernization, emergency preparedness, and workforce development. Priority is given to facilities serving low-income and underserved populations.
Key points
Provides $6 billion over ten years for construction and modernization projects in children's hospitals and pediatric facilities.
Funds can be used to expand patient capacity, upgrade digital security, and increase training and retention of pediatric staff.
Facilities primarily serving children covered by Medicaid/CHIP or underserved communities receive priority for these grants.
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