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What’s Next for Health Policy – How Congress Could Impact Patient Care

In this episode: Chip sits down with Wendell Primus, former Senior Policy Advisor on Budget and Health Issues to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to discuss: The current state of the Affordable Care Act – have the […]

Delayed Care & Bad Outcomes – How Insurers’ Use of Prior Authorization Harms Patients

In this episode: What is prior authorization and how does the process work in the real-world. Startling results of a recent American Medical Association physician survey highlighting the negative impact of prior authorization on patient […]

FAH Leader on IPPS Proposed Rule: “Hospitals Aren’t Immune to Inflation, Need More Support from Medicare”

Posted on April 10, 2023 (April 10, 2023) by FAH Policy Blog Team

FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after CMS issued the FY 2024 IPPS Proposed Rule: “As the cost of groceries and gas continue to rise, so does the cost of caring […]

FAH Leader on Medicare Solvency Announcement: “While Deadline Moved, Ultimate Goal hasn’t Changed”

Posted on March 31, 2023 (March 31, 2023) by Chip Kahn

FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after officials announced Medicare should be solvent until 2031: “Medicare beneficiaries can feel a bit more secure today after the announcement that the program’s solvency […]