CHILDREN'S HOSP. ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS v. AZAR

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Tara S. Morrissey , Attorney, United States Department of Justice, argued the cause for the appellants. Mark B. Stern and Samantha L. Chaifetz , Attorneys, Robert P. Charrow , General Counsel, United States Department of Health & Human Services, Janice L. Hoffman , Associate General Counsel, Susan M. Lyons , Deputy Associate General Counsel, and David L. Hoskins , Attorney, were with her on brief.

David B. Salmons , Washington, DC, argued the cause for the appellees. Geraldine E. Edens , Michael E. Kenneally , Washington, DC, and Susan Feigin Harris were with him on brief. Christopher H. Marraro , Washington, DC, entered an appearance.

Daniel G. Jarcho and Michael H. Park , Washington, DC, were on brief for the amicus curiae Children's Hospital Association in support of the appellees and in support of affirmance.

Before: Henderson and Rogers, Circuit Judges, and Sentelle, Senior Circuit Judge.