Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a leading pediatric healthcare and research institution dedicated to advancing child health through patient care, scientific research, education, and community outreach. Founded in 1855, it is one of the oldest and most highly regarded children's hospitals in the United States, providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents across a wide range of medical disciplines.
Pediatric healthcare access, child health research funding, Medicaid and CHIP coverage, public health initiatives affecting children, medical research funding through NIH, healthcare workforce development, and policies related to children’s hospitals and specialty care reimbursement.
Patient care revenue, federal and state research grants, philanthropic donations, and foundation support
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, CHOP Research Institute
non-profit hospital and academic medical center
