Charlene MacDonald Named President & Chief Executive Officer of Federation of American Hospitals
Washington, D.C. (December 16, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Board of Directors today announced Charlene MacDonald as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. MacDonald succeeds Charles (Chip) N. Kahn III who announced […]
…“Americans cannot afford failure” – FAH Urges Bipartisan Action to Swiftly Extend Health Care Tax Credits
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) issued the following statement on […]
FAH’s Chip Kahn and FAH Member Executives Recognized by Modern Healthcare on the Prestigious ‘100 Most Influential’ List
Washington, D.C. (December 8, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals is honored to have FAH […]
“A good day for patients’ access to care” – FAH Applauds CMS’s Repeal Of Minimum Staffing Requirements For Long-term Care Facilities
Washington, D.C. (December 2, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) released the following statement […]
“Exactly the kind of leadership needed” – FAH Reacts to Reported White House Health Proposal
Washington, D.C. (November 25, 2025) – Today, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) released the following […]
“Protecting rural care means protecting rural hospitals” — Chair of FAH Rural Hospital Committee Honors Rural Health Day
Washington, D.C. (November 20, 2025) – On National Rural Health Day, the Federation of American […]
Press Release: New Study Demonstrates How Physician-Owned Hospitals Threaten Patient Access and Financial Viability of Full-Service Sole Community Hospitals
Report shows new POHs risk the financial viability of existing full-service sole community hospitals by […]
“No More Posturing, No More Politics” – FAH Calls on Congress to Lower Costs & Extend the Health Care Tax Credits
Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2025) – With Congress voting to reopen the government, the Federation […]
ICYMI – Agreement on Both Sides: Extend the Health Care Tax Credits & Lower Costs for Constituents
Washington, D.C. (November 6, 2025) – Millions of hardworking American families are waiting for Congress […]
“It doesn’t have to be this way, but time is of the essence” – FAH Statement Ahead of Open Enrollment
Washington, D.C. (October 31, 2025) – Tomorrow – November 1 – marks Open Enrollment on the individual […]
FAH Statement Following Senate 340B Hearing
Washington, D.C. (October 24, 2025) – Today, Charlene MacDonald, Executive Vice President from the Federation of American […]
FAH Awards Inaugural “Chip Kahn Congressional Health Leadership Award” to Exemplary Congressional Health Staffers in Honor of Retiring CEO
Marielle Kress, Senate Finance Committee & Alex Fink, Office of Congressman Juan Ciscomani honored at […]
FAH Announces 2026 Chairman and Board of Directors at Annual Membership Meeting
Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) announced today that […]
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“Americans’ costs will go up if Congress does not act now” – FAH Urges Congress to Extend the Health Care Tax Credits
Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2025) – Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) President and CEO Chip […]
“Sticker shock awaits working families” – FAH Calls for Swift Extension of Health Care Tax Credits
Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2025) – Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) President and CEO Chip […]
FAH Urges Congress to Extend Tax Credits, Avert Cuts to Rural Hospitals
Washington, D.C. (September 2, 2025) – As Congress returns from recess and negotiations over government […]
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FAH Statement on Costs Related to the No Surprises Act IDR Process
Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2025) – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following […]
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Moving Beyond “Phantom Enrollees” in the Debate to Extend the Enhanced Tax Credits
By Chip Kahn, President and CEO, Federation of American Hospitals Ghost Busters. The current debate over […]
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FAH Sends Recommendations for Implementing the Rural Health Transformation Fund to CMS Administrator Dr. Oz
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) recently sent a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet […]
FAH Statement on CMS IPPS Final Rule for Fiscal Year 2026
Washington, D.C. (July 31, 2025) – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following […]
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FAH Statement on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2025) – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following […]
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FAH Urges CMS to End IRF RCD
Today, in a Paper Reduction Act comment letter to CMS on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility […]
FAH Slams Passage of ‘Largest Cuts to Care Our Country Has Ever Seen’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federation of American Hospitals’ (FAH) President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released […]
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“The House can assert their will and better this bad bill” – FAH on “One Big Beautiful Bill” Senate Passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federation of American Hospitals’ (FAH) President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released […]
ICYMI: New Report Shows Leadership-Backed Amendment Will Cost Nearly 20 Million Americans’ Health Coverage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Joint Economic Committee – Minority released updated data that shows if the […]
ICYMI: FAH Opposes Senate’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in Letter to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This weekend, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to all U.S. […]
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“It’s not too late” – FAH Statement Calling on Senators to Reject Latest Medicaid Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federation of American Hospitals’ (FAH) President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released […]
“The Senate just made a bad bill worse” – FAH Reacts to Senate Finance Committee’s Reconciliation Text
The Federation of American Hospitals’ President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released the following statement after […]
After Nearly a Quarter Century of Leadership, Chip Kahn to Retire from the Federation of American Hospitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a 24-year run at the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), one of Washington’s preeminent health […]
“A death knell to critical hospital services” – FAH Statement Following Passage of House Budget Reconciliation Bill
Washington, D.C. — The Federation of American Hospitals’ (FAH) President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released […]
“Alter course before it is too late” – FAH Statement on House Committee Advancing Largest Medicaid Cuts in History
The Federation of American Hospitals’ (FAH) President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released the following statement […]
“Extend the enhanced tax credits; put working families first” – FAH Statement Following House Ways & Means Committee Markup
FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald released the following statement after the […]
“President Trump pledged to protect coverage; this bill fails that test” – FAH Statement on Proposed Medicaid Cuts
WASHINGTON—The Federation of American Hospitals’ President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released the following statement on […]
FAH Reacts to President’s Budget, Highlights Impact of Health Cuts on Patient Care
The Federation of American Hospitals’ President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released the following statement on […]
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“An Important Step Forward” – FAH President and CEO on President Trump’s Executive Order to Lower Drug Prices
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order […]
“Decision Time” – FAH President and CEO on House Passage of Joint Budget Resolution
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement following today’s House passage of […]
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“America’s health is only as strong as Americans’ health coverage” – FAH Congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on His Confirmation to be CMS Administrator
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Senate voted to […]
Coverage, Coverage, Coverage
By Chip Kahn, President and CEO, Federation of American Hospitals A potentially deadly narrative is gaining ground […]
FAH Supports Continuing Resolution, Calls for Action on Enhanced Tax Credits
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement on Congress’s Continuing Resolution funding […]
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FAH Statement Following President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
The Federation of American Hospitals’ President and CEO Chip Kahn released the below statement following […]
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FAH Statement Following House Budget Resolution Vote
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement following the House budget resolution […]
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“Avoid a Forced Error” – FAH Leader Warns Against Medicaid Cuts in the House Budget Resolution
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement following the House budget resolution […]
FAH Statement on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Confirmation to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement congratulating Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. […]
“Policy to preserve health coverage must go the distance” – FAH Statement on Upcoming Budget Reconciliation Process
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on Congress’s budget reconciliation process: […]
Federation of American Hospitals CEO on Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, and more | Healthy Bottom Line podcast
By Ron Southwick for Chief Healthcare Executive Chip Kahn explains why health systems are worried about […]
FAH Supports Bipartisan Legislation Protecting Patient Care by Making Physicians’ Medicare Reimbursements More Fair
The bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act stops the 2.83% scheduled cut to […]
FAH Outlines Legislative Priorities for the 119th Congress to Protect 24/7 Care
In a letter to Congressional leadership, FAH highlights its focus on building a healthy economy […]
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What’s at Stake for 2025
By Chip Kahn, President and CEO, Federation of American Hospitals At the end of 2023, […]
“Mission critical” – FAH Leader on Continuing Resolution
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the Continuing Resolution to […]
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“Hits the Spot” – FAH CEO Statement on End-of-Year Health Package
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on Congress’s end-of-year health package: “Congress’s health […]
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FAH’s Chip Kahn and Board Members Recognized by Modern Healthcare on the Prestigious ‘100 Most Influential’ List
The Federation of American Hospitals is honored to have members of our Board of Directors, […]
Still Standing – Help Hospitals Recover from Recent Hurricanes & Protect 24/7 Patient Care
By Charlene MacDonald, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Federation of American Hospitals Before, during, […]
FAH Statement on CMS Administrator Nomination
The Federation of American Hospitals released the following statement on Dr. Mehmet Oz’s nomination to […]
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FAH Promotes Rebecca Heilig Lira to Lead Government Relations
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Rebecca Heilig […]
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FAH Celebrates Rural Hospital Week 2024
Today, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) kicks off Rural Hospital Week to celebrate and honor the […]
FAH Congratulates New Senate and House Leadership
Today, FAH congratulates the new Republican leadership in the Senate and the House, including the […]
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FAH Outlines End-of-Year Policy Priorities to Support Patients & Hospitals
Today, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to Capitol Hill leadership outlining […]
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FAH 2024 Election Statement
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the 2024 election: “FAH […]
FAH Responds to Senators Cassidy’s, Hassan’s Site Neutral Framework
FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald released the following statement on Senators […]
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“Good Health Care Depends on Good Health Coverage” – FAH Marks Open Enrollment by Calling for the Extension of Enhanced Tax Credits
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the start of open […]
When Disaster Strikes, Hospitals Have Your Back
To help communities rebuild, Congress needs to consider tax-paying hospitals’ coordinated, lifesaving support By Chip […]
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“The report puts an exclamation point on what we’ve been saying for a long time” – FAH President and CEO Responds to New Senate Investigations Report
Today, the Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released a report showing the nation’s […]
“A tireless champion for patients” – Steve Speil Awarded Mike Bromberg Lifetime Achievement Award
(Washington, D.C.) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) announced today that Executive Vice President […]
FAH Supports Health Care Affordability Act to Extend Enhanced Tax Credits and Protect Affordable Health Coverage
FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald released the following statement in support […]
“It’s just common sense” – FAH Urges Congress to Extend Enhanced Tax Credits Ahead of Senate Finance Committee Hearing
FAH submitted a Statement for the Record ahead of today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing highlighting […]
FAH Joins New Coalition Formed to Protect Access to Coverage Through Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
Today, FAH joined leaders across the health care and patient advocacy community to launch Keep […]
“This was the right decision” – Federal Court Rules Against FTC’s “Flawed” Noncompete Ban
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after a federal court in […]
“Cuts for the Most Vulnerable” Fail Seniors, Leave Hospitals Struggling to Meet Patient Needs
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the FY 2025 […]
FAH Strengthens Public Affairs Team with Experienced Communications, Government Relations Hires
Washington, D.C. – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) is pleased to announce the addition […]
“This legacy of coverage and care is now at risk.” – FAH Statement on the 59th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Washington, DC – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the 59th […]
FAH Announces Justin R. Hunter Health Policy Fellowship
Federation of American Hospitals Announces Justin R. Hunter Health Policy Fellowship in Memory of Longtime […]
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“Double Whammy” – FAH Leader Reacts to FTC’s Final Noncompete Rule
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission […]
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FAH Reacts to Release of Medicaid Access and Managed Care Final Rules
FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald released the following statement after reviewing […]
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“Here we go again” – FAH Leader Reacts to Release of IPPS Proposed Rule
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the IPPS Proposed […]
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FAH Leader Comments on Release of President’s Budget
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement about President Biden’s FY 2025 […]
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“More Must Be Done” – FAH Statement on HHS’ Announcement on Change Healthcare Cyberattack
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement regarding HHS’ response to the […]
“Critical that lawmakers act quickly” – FAH Leader Reacts to Release of Health Care Package
FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald issued the following statement after lawmakers […]
“Swift Action” Needed to Protect Patient Access to Care – FAH Leader Reacts to Government Funding Extension
FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald issued the following statement after the […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
FAH Welcomes Adam Broder as Senior Vice President, External Affairs
The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of Adam Broder as […]
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“No time for so-called ‘site neutral’ Medicare cuts” – FAH Leader on House Passage of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the House passed H.R. […]
FAH Poll Reveals Strong Support for Hospitals Among Likely Voters; Concern about Medicare Cuts, Practices by MA Plans
A new public opinion poll released today by the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) finds […]
FAH’s Chip Kahn and Members Recognized by Modern Healthcare on the Prestigious ‘100 Most Influential’ List
Earlier this week, Modern Healthcare released its annual 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list […]
“MA Beneficiaries Should Not Be Shortchanged” – FAH Leader Calls Out Unlawful UnitedHealthcare Policies
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after UnitedHealthcare released an unlawful […]
“Wrong Way to Go” – FAH Leader Comments on CMMI’s AHEAD Model Moving Ahead
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after CMMI announced the next […]
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“Protects Access to Care” – FAH Leader on the Continuing Resolution Vote
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement after the Senate passed a […]
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“Mission Critical” – FAH Leader Reacts to Senate Finance Bipartisan Health Care Policy Markup
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Senate Finance Bipartisan […]
“Dangerous Precedent” – FAH Leader Reacts to CMS 340B Remedy with Recoupment
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after CMS released the Remedy […]
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FAH Leader Comments on MA Abuses, Lifting Ban on POHs After Hearing
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement after the Energy and Commerce […]
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“Open Enrollment Season Should Not be Open Season on Seniors” – FAH Leader Reacts to Senate Hearing on MA Abuse
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to the Senate […]
FAH Leader on the Continuing Resolution Vote
FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald issued the following statement after the […]
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FAH Leader on Senate HELP Bill: “Robbing Peter to pay Paul is no way to ensure care for most vulnerable”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement after the Senate HELP Committee […]
FAH Leader: Ways & Means Hearing Highlights “Flawed Implementation” of No Surprises Act
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement Tuesday after the Way and […]
FAH Leader: Senate HELP Bill “Misses the Mark and Jeopardizes Access to Care”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after Senate HELP Chairman Bernie […]
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FAH Welcomes Ryann Hill as Vice President, Legislation
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) is pleased to announce the addition of Ryann Hill […]
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FAH Leader: Chairman Sanders’ Bill Would Have a “Devastating Impact on Patient Care”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after Senate HELP Chairman Bernie […]
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FAH Welcomes Charlene MacDonald as Executive Vice President, Public Affairs
WASHINGTON: The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of Charlene MacDonald […]
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New Study Reinforces the Risks of Expanding Physician-owned Hospitals
By Chip Kahn, FAH President and CEO, and Stacey Hughes, AHA Executive Vice President A […]
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FAH Leader Calls Debt Ceiling Deal “Important Step Forward,” Urges Passage to Protect Access to Care
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the House Rules Committee […]
FAH Leader Reacts to Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Mark-Up on Health Care Costs
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in reaction to the House […]
“Tragedy” and “Triumph” – FAH Leader Comments on End of Public Health Emergency
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the end of the […]
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‘We are Health Care’ – FAH Celebrates Hospital Week 2023, Recognizes Frontline Caregivers
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement and blog to celebrate National […]
FAH Leader Reacts to Energy & Commerce Hearing on Health Care Costs
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in reaction to the House […]
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FAH Leader Outlines Negative Impact ‘Site-Neutral’ Policies Will Have on Patient Care and Hospitals
New Blog Released in Response to Upcoming E&C Hearing on Health Care Costs FAH President […]
What’s In A Name? Because There Is Nothing Neutral about Site-Neutral Policy
The right care, at the right time, in the right setting. It’s more than a […]
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FAH Leader on IPPS Proposed Rule: “Hospitals Aren’t Immune to Inflation, Need More Support from Medicare”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after CMS issued the FY […]
FAH Leader on Medicare Solvency Announcement: “While Deadline Moved, Ultimate Goal hasn’t Changed”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after officials announced Medicare should […]
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after CMS weakened the Congressional […]
FAH Applauds House Passage of Bill to Streamline Prior Authorization
Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after […]
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FAH Leaders Nominated for Modern Healthcare’s 2022 “100 Most Influential” List – Vote Now!
FAH is proud to announce that Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Influential People In Healthcare” list […]
FAH Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Gun Safety Package
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the House and Senate […]
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FAH Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Supreme Court released […]
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FAH Leader on Medicare Solvency Announcement: “Encouraging, but Clock Continues to Tick”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after officials announced Medicare should […]
FAH Leader Reacts to Tulsa Shooting: “Hospitals are pillars of our communities, they shouldn’t be crime scenes”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement regarding shooting at Saint Francis […]
FAH Leader Reacts to Tragic School Shooting: “Time for Action” to End Gun Violence
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement regarding shooting at Robb Elementary […]
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FAH Welcomes Sarah Aillon as Director, Digital Media and Communications
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to State of the Union Address
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after President Biden delivered the […]
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FAH Letter to Congress Outlines COVID-19 Relief Priorities
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter today to leaders in the House […]
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FAH Announces 2022 Chair and Board of Directors
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) announced today that Ardent Health Services President and CEO […]
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FAH Leader Responds to Biden Administration’s New COVID-19 Plan
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing President Biden’s plan […]
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Major Hospitals Groups File Brief in Support of Challenge to Surprise Billing IDR Rule
Five major hospital groups, including the Federation of American Hospitals, filed an amicus brief in […]
FAH Leader Responds to Legislation that Averts Medicare Cuts
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement after the release of the […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to Release of Continuing Resolution
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after text of the Continuing […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to House Passage of Build Back Better Act
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the House passed the […]
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FAH Welcomes John Funderburk as Senior Vice President, External Affairs
The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of John Funderburk as […]
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Protecting Rural Hospitals: Five Ways Policymakers Can Make a Difference
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of delivering health care for providers in America, […]
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Providing Care During COVID-19: Lifesaving Work Recognized During Rural Hospital Week 2021
This year, the Federation of American Hospitals is celebrating National Rural Hospital Week November 15th […]
FAH Provides Recommendations to Federal Agencies on Implementing COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Today, FAH provided CMS and OSHA with critical recommendations for these agencies to consider in […]
“Total Miscue” – FAH Leader Reacts to Release of Surprise Billing Regulation
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Biden […]
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FAH Letter to CMS Outlines Needed Improvements & Solutions to Prior Authorization, Other MA Issues
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brook-LaSure highlighting […]
FAH Urges Congress to Waive PAYGO, Warns of Devastating Impact to Patients
Today, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to leaders of the House […]
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FAH Leader Refutes NNU Accusations
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in reaction to recent accusations […]
FAH Letter to Democratic Leaders Outlines Priorities for Budget Reconciliation Package
WASHINGTON – Today, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to Democratic leaders of […]
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Each year, FAH recognizes the importance of protecting people […]
FAH Leader Reacts to Senate Democrats Budget Framework
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the FY 2022 […]
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FAH Offers Recommendations to Cabinet Secretaries for Independent Dispute Resolution in No Surprises Act
FAH submitted a letter to three members of President Biden’s Cabinet reiterating support of the […]
FAH Responds to the Public Option RFI
Recently, FAH submitted comments in response to the House Energy and Commerce & Senate HELP […]
Happy Birthday Medicare and Medicaid
With the swipe of his pen 56 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson changed the […]
FAH Leader Urges Health Care Workers to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement urging health care workers to […]
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FAH Reacts to Executive Order on “Promoting Competition”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the Executive […]
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20 Years of Service: Celebrating Chip Kahn’s Leadership at FAH
Chip Kahn recently celebrated his 20th anniversary as President and CEO of the Federation of […]
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FAH Welcomes New Staff, Announces Promotion
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the additions of Tilithia […]
FAH Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on ACA
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement today after the Supreme Court’s […]
FAH, Others Send Letter to CMS on Medicaid Supplemental Payments
Today, FAH joined 11 other hospital and health care associations in sending a letter urging […]
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FAH Calls on UnitedHealthcare to “Immediately and Permanently” Rescind Controversial ER Policy
Today, FAH sent a letter to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outlining the devastating effects on […]
Cutting Through the Noise – Hospitals’ Response to COVID-19 & Federal Action to Support Patient Care
As COVID-19’s deadly reach spread from coast to coast, each night in cities from Philadelphia […]
FAH Reacts to Biden’s Budget Proposal
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing President Biden’s budget […]
FAH Reacts to Public Option Plans
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement about the public option: “We […]
FAH Congratulates Brooks-LaSure on Historic Confirmation
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Senate voted to […]
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FAH Expresses Support for Egorin Nomination
Today, FAH sent a letter expressing support for the nomination and confirmation of Melanie Anne […]
FAH Joins Coalition Letter in Response to HIPAA Proposed Rule
FAH worked closely with the Confidentiality Coalition, of which FAH is a longtime member, to […]
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2021 FAH Conference and Business Exposition to be held in Nashville
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) announced today that its annual Conference and Business […]
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FAH Praises Passage of Medicare Sequester Moratorium Extension
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the House of […]
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FAH Expresses Support for Confirmations of Biden Health Nominees
WASHINGTON – FAH sent letters to leaders of the Senate Finance Committee expressing support for the […]
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FAH Welcomes Ben Smith as Director, Digital Media and Communications
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Smith […]
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FAH Praises Senate Extension of Medicare Sequester Moratorium
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Senate […]
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FAH Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Medicare Sequester Relief Act
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after S. 748, […]
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FAH Welcomes Rebecca Heilig as Vice President, Legislation
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of Rebecca […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to Passage of American Rescue Plan Act
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after Congress passed the […]
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FAH Ready to Join Biden Administration Efforts to Protect Americans’ Access to Health Care
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to the acting Secretary […]
FAH Letter Supports the Swift Confirmation of Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn sent a letter to Senate Committee leaders […]
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FAH Leader on Nomination of Brooks-LaSure: “No Better Person to Lead CMS During this Pivotal Time”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after President Biden announced […]
Health Care Organizations Urge Congress to Extend Financial Lifeline to Providers
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals, joined by more than 40 leading health care […]
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FAH Letter to Congress and the Biden Administration Outlines Priorities for COVID-19 Relief Package
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals sent a letter to President Biden, Vice President […]
FAH Leader: “Bold” Executive Orders Improve Coverage Access for Millions
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to President Biden’s National COVID Strategy
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement regarding President Biden’s […]
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FAH Congratulates New President, Vice President; Looks Forward to Working Toward “Shared Goals”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the swearing […]
FAH Leader: Biden’s Vaccination Plan Demonstrates “Presidential Leadership”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after President-elect Joe Biden unveiled […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to President-Elect Biden’s COVID Relief Proposal
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after President-Elect Biden unveiled […]
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FAH Statement on U.S. Capitol Attack
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement following the attack […]
FAH Announces 2021 Chair and Board of Directors
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) announced today that Prime Healthcare Services Chairman, […]
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FAH Outlines Health Care Priorities to Biden Transition Team
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to leaders of President-elect Joe […]
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FAH Leader: Bipartisan Compromise “Mission Critical for Millions of Americans in Midst of Pandemic.”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement as Congress nears a […]
FAH Leader Comments on No Surprises Act
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the bipartisan, […]
FAH Leader on Becerra Nomination: “Historic Choice at a Historic Time”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after learning of California […]
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FAH Responds to Nurses Union Charge
In response to the report by the National Nurses United union, FAH President and CEO […]
FAH Outlines COVID-19 Priorities to Biden Transition Team
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to leaders of President-elect […]
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FAH Urges Congress to Refocus on Pandemic & Provide Hospital Relief During Lame Duck
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to congressional leaders today urging […]
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FAH Welcomes Don May as Senior Vice President, Policy
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of Don May […]
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FAH Leader on California v. Texas: “Imperative that the Supreme Court uphold the ACA”
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard […]
FAH Leader: “Sledgehammer Enforcement” of Hospital Reporting Guidelines Could Weaken COVID Response
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the updated […]
FAH “Strongly Supports” the Updated Heroes Act
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the release of […]
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FAH “Strongly Supports” MAAPP Changes Included In the Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after seeing that the […]
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FAH Urges Congress, CMS to Ensure Hospitals, Providers Won’t Lose Medicare Payments Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to congressional leaders today […]
FAH Leader Reacts to Senate Republicans, White House COVID Relief Package
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after Senate Republicans […]
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Local Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Revise Medicare Accelerated & Advance Payment Programs
Local leaders across the country are sounding the alarm and urging lawmakers to revise the […]
FAH Recommends COVID-19 Waivers for Permanent Policy, Expiration, and Future Blanket Waiver Status
Today, FAH submitted recommendations to CMS urging the agency to take action and work with […]
FAH Promotes Two: Evangelista to SVP, External Affairs and Richardson to SVP, Government Affairs and
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce promotions of two veterans […]
FAH Leader Reacts to House Passage of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following the statement after the […]
FAH, AMA Support Bicameral Fix to Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs
A recently introduced bicameral bill will fix a lifeline for health care providers before it […]
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FAH Outlines COVID Relief Priorities in Letter to Senate Leaders
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals sent a letter to Senate leaders today outlining […]
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FAH Reacts to Introduction of the HEROES Act in the House
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the release of the […]
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Hospital Letter Urges Federal Liability Protection for Frontline Providers
A group of hospitals and health systems, including FAH, joined together today to send a […]
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HHS’ Swift Release of Funding for Hot-Spots Appreciated but “Job Isn’t Done”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to […]
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New Analysis: Dramatic GDP Reduction Reflects Unprecedented Financial Stress on Hospitals
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals, in conjunction with FTI Consulting, today released a […]
FAH Letter to Congress Recommends Future Actions to Protect Access to Care
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals recently a letter to congressional leaders outlining recommendations […]
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FAH Joins Health Care, Business Groups in Urging Congress to Expand Access to Affordable Coverage
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals along with a wide-ranging group of health care and […]
Hospital Groups Send Letter Outlining Changes to Medicare Advanced Payment Program
FAH and a group of hospital organizations sent a letter to HHS, CMS and congressional […]
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Hospitals: “Safety and Protection of Caregivers is Top Priority”
The safety and protection of caregivers is a top priority for hospitals as we work […]
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Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Package a “Lifeline” to Hospitals, Caregivers
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following […]
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FAH Urges Congress to Replenish The Provider Relief Fund, Releases Issue Brief Highlighting “Operational Headwinds” Facing Hospitals
WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals today urged Congress to replenish The Provider Relief […]
FAH Outlines CARES Act Funding Principles in Letter to HHS
FAH recently sent a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar commending the department on its […]
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FAH Applauds CMS for “Stepping Up” to Help Hospitals During Crisis
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to CMS' recently […]
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FAH Applauds Swift Passage of CARES Act by House
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to […]
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FAH Applauds Comprehensive CARES Act, Urges Swift Passage by House
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to […]
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FAH Applauds CMS Narrowing Hospital Surveying in Response to COVID-19
The Federation of American Hospitals released a statement in response to CMS' hospital surveying announcement: […]
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Updated: Congress Needs to Take Bold Action NOW to Ensure Hospitals can Handle COVID-19 Crisis
The Federation of American Hospitals calls on Congress to act swiftly to provide the necessary […]
House Passed COVID-19 Package “Vital Step” toward access to testing
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement reacting to the […]
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National Emergency Declaration is “Critically Important”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement in response to […]
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CMS Interoperability Rules “Lack Adequate Privacy and Security Requirements”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement after reviewing the […]
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Coronavirus Funding Package Provides Hospitals “Essential Assistance”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement in response to […]
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White House Budget is “Bad Medicine” for Patients
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in reaction to […]
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FAH Supports Ways & Means’ Commonsense Surprise Billing Solution
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in reaction to […]
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Healthy Adult Opportunity Demo Means “Neither Health nor Opportunity” for Medicaid Beneficiaries
Healthy Adult Opportunity Demo Means “Neither Health nor Opportunity” for Medicaid Beneficiaries WASHINGTON – FAH […]
Today’s ACA Decision Leaves “Critical Law in Limbo”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to […]
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FAH Leader Comments on Congressional Spending Package
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the announced Congressional spending […]
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FAH Leader Comments on Bipartisan Ways & Means Surprise Billing Proposal
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement in response to […]
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HELP, E&C Proposal Takes Two Steps Forward and Three Steps Back
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to […]
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Final Hospital Price Transparency Rule Will Result in “Patient Overload of Useless Information”
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in response to […]
Joint Statement from National Hospital and Health System Groups on Public Disclosure of Privately Negotiated Rates Final Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2019) – The American Hospital Association (AHA), Association of American Medical […]
FAH Expresses “Strong Support” for Nursing Bill
This afternoon FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn sent a letter to leaders of the […]
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FAH Applauds Congressional Action on Vital Nursing Bill
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released a statement in response to the U.S. House […]
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FAH: Proposed OPPS Rule “Misses Mark” on Transparency; Patients Need “Actionable” Info
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after the organization submitted comments […]
FAH, Others Concerned about Cures Act Implementation, Send Letters to Congress
Alarmed that HHS implementation of the information blocking provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act […]
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FAH Appreciates Congress Addressing Rising Drug Costs
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement in reaction to the release […]
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Public Charge Rule Could Have Chilling Effect on Access to Care
Federation of American Hospitals President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement in response […]
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Joint Statement from National Hospitals Associations on Proposed CY 2020 OPPS Rule
Below is a joint statement from the American Hospital Association, America’s Essential Hospitals, the Association […]
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FAH Reacts to Energy and Commerce Health Markup
Protecting patients from surprise medical bills should be job one. We appreciate the significance of […]
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FAH Responds to Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Markup
“Today’s House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee markup reflects a clear consensus that federal action […]
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FAH Applauds Ways & Means’ Work to Reauthorize NQF
The National Quality Forum (NQF) is critical to ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of the […]
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FAH Responds to HELP Committee Mark Up
Today’s HELP Committee legislation unfortunately misses the mark. While hospitals agree with the overarching aim […]
FAH Supports Ways and Means Committee Action on Vital Health Care Bills
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to House Ways and Means Committee […]
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FAH Responds to White House Executive Order
“FAH believes that American consumers should have actionable out-of-pocket cost information to assist them in […]
FAH Reacts to Release of Lower Health Care Costs Act
Surprise billing is a problem for patients that needs to be solved. The Senate HELP […]
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FAH Reacts to Senate HELP Hearing on Health Costs
No hospital patient should receive a surprise bill – the message at today’s Senate HELP […]
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“Positive Step Forward” – FAH on CMS’s Voluntary Appeals Settlement Option for IRFs
Federation of American Hospitals President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement on CMS’s […]
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FAH Leader Comments on Energy and Commerce’s Surprise Billing Hearing
Federation of American Hospitals President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement on the House […]
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FAH Leader Comments on Ways and Means’ Hearing on “Pathways to Universal Health Coverage”
Federation of American Hospitals President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement on the House […]
FAH Leader Comments on Insurance Industry Push for Rate Setting
The same people who brought us high deductible plans and narrow networks now expect patients […]
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FAH Opposes Bill That Would Allow Patient Cherry Picking at Physician-Owned Hospitals
FAH and the American Hospital Association (AHA) sent a letter to members of Congress today […]
FAH Leader Comments on Critical Bills Discussed at E&C Hearing
Federation of American Hospitals President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following two statements about […]
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FAH Urges Congress to Lower Insurance Premiums
This week, FAH, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and other major health care groups sent […]
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FAH Reacts to Draft Legislation Released by HELP Committee
Addressing high drug costs, improving public health and ensuring patients are protected from surprise bills […]
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Medicare for All is “ill-advised and unnecessary” – FAH Statement on House Single-Payer Hearing
“Complicated,” “challenging,” “disruptive,” and “substantial changes for all participants” – words that cannot be ignored […]
FAH Comments on Surprise Billing Hearing
We appreciate the Ways and Means Committee taking the time to examine this very important […]
FAH Supports Bipartisan PLACE Act
A FAH-supported bill that would help hospitals continue to provide affordable care to patients, including […]
FAH Leader Comments on House Passage of Major Health Legislation
Congress is moving in the right direction with legislation focused on assuring Americans affordable, comprehensive […]
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Major Nurse Bill will Include FAH-Supported Loan Repayment Provision
This week, FAH sent a letter to Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Richard Burr (R-NC) […]
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FAH Leader Comments on RAND Study
“Medicare is no benchmark for value judging hospital payments. It is wrong to assume that […]
FAH Leader Comments on Surprise Billing Event
No patient should ever receive a surprise medical bill. We appreciate the administration’s efforts to […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to CBO Report on Single-Payer
Today’s CBO report on single-payer health care raises sobering questions. But what needs to be […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to Medicare for All Hearing
Today’s hearing on Medicare for All is all about unicorns. Health care coverage is too […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Bill
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the introduction of Bernie […]
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FAH Supports Bipartisan Nursing WIN Act
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the introduction of the […]
FAH Leader Reacts to Medicare X Proposal
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the introduction of Medicare […]
FAH Files Joint Amicus Brief in Support of the ACA
Today, FAH joined other hospital associations in filing an amicus brief in support of upholding […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to House Leadership’s Plan to Build on the ACA
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on House leadership's plan to […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to Administration’s ACA Statement
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following reaction to the Trump administration's ACA statement: […]
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FAH Leader Reacts to White House’s FY2020 Budget
The new White House budget imposes arbitrary and blunt Medicare cuts to hospitals who care […]
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