Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2025) –  Today, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) President and CEO Charlene MacDonald issued the following statement on Congress’s recently released health package.

“This agreement shows what’s possible when lawmakers come together with a shared focus on solutions. This bipartisan compromise puts patients first – it protects rural Americans’ access to hospital care, mitigates harmful Medicaid cuts, and extends telehealth services many seniors have come to rely on. It’s critical that Congress finishes the job, passes this legislation into law, and continues working together to strengthen the individual market and lower out-of-pocket costs for hardworking families.” – Charlene MacDonald, President and CEO of FAH