FAH Hospital Policy Blog

Perspectives on health policy affecting America's hospitals and the patients we serve.

“Every policy should strengthen – not strain – patients’ access to care” – FAH Statement on FY 2027 IPPS Final Rule

Washington, D.C. (July 31, 2026) – Charlene MacDonald, President and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), released the following statement on the FY 2027 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule: “Today’s Medicare payment […]

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“Transparency works when it produces meaningful information for patients” – FAH Statement on E&C Markup

Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2026) – Charlene MacDonald, President and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), released the following statement following the House Energy and Commerce Committee legislative markup addressing insurer transparency and patient […]

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FAH Statement on Ways & Means Committee Legislative Markup

Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2026) – Charlene MacDonald, President and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), released the following statement following the House Ways and Means Committee legislative markup addressing health care access and insurer […]

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