Category Archives: general
FAH to CMS: Hospital Star Ratings New Methodology Needs Improvement
September 28, 2017 | FAH Policy Blog Team
Category: General, Quality
The Federation of American Hospitals this week commented on the CMS proposed methodology changes for the Medicare Hospital Star Rating program.
FAH Comments on FY2018 Proposed IRF PPS Rule
June 27, 2017 | FAH Policy Blog Team
Category: General, Health Care Delivery
The Federation sent a letter to CMS on Monday commenting on several areas of the agency’s FY2018 proposed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System.
FAH Leader Applauds Administration’s Regulatory Reform Efforts, Submits Recommendations
May 17, 2017 | Chip Kahn
Category: Financing, General, Medicaid, Medicare
“When regulations start hindering care instead of helping people - we have a problem.
“Caregiver focus should be on the patient, not outdated or ineffective bureaucratic mandates.
FAH Celebrates 2017 National Hospital Week
May 08, 2017 | FAH Policy Blog Team
Category: FAH News, General, Media
Hospitals across the country and their millions of employees work diligently to provide quality care to patients 24/7/365. Much of the time their hard works goes unnoticed, but not this week. National Hospital Week is a chance for us all to say thanks! This year’s celebration runs from May 7th to the 13th and the theme is “The Healing Heart of Healthcare.”