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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