Parents Trust Pediatricians: Why HB561 Misses the Mark on Child Health
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
When parents have questions about their child’s health, they turn to someone they trust: their pediatrician. But a proposed policy in Ohio could shift that dynamic—placing new responsibilities on child care providers while undermining the role of medical experts. In recent testimony before the Ohio House Health Committee, Groundwork Ohio raised serious concerns about House Bill 561, breaking down why that matters for families, providers, and children’s health—and why trust should remain at the center of these decisions.
