FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed a continuing resolution to extend negotiations into March and avert a partial government shutdown: “We applaud […]
Year: 2024
FAH Quality Measure Recommended to CMS for Bringing Transparency and Accountability to MA Plan Denials
A quality measure developed by FAH aimed at providing increased transparency and accountability in the prior authorization process used by Medicare Advantage plans was overwhelmingly approved by an independent, outside expert panel. The announcement was […]
“Protecting Against Cyber-Attacks Key Priority” – FAH Leader on HHS’ Voluntary Cybersecurity Goals
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after HHS published voluntary health care specific Cybersecurity Performance Goals: “Protecting against cyber-attacks that can disrupt care and put patients’ health care information at risk […]
“Vital Step” to Protect Patients – FAH Statement on CMS Prior Authorization Final Rule
CMS released the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, which includes critical policies supported by the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) for protecting patients. Key provisions in the rule include establishing required response times for […]
