Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) announced today that Lifepoint Health Chairman and CEO David M. Dill will be the organization’s Chair of the Board of Directors for the 2026 calendar year. The Chair, Officers, and Members of the Board of Directors were elected at the Annual Membership and Business Meeting of the FAH Public Policy and Board of Governors meeting, held this week in Washington, D.C. The Board of Directors comprises the Chief Executive Officers of FAH member companies. 

“David Dill is a longstanding champion for patients and access to care in communities nationwide. His enduring commitment to advancing community health and expanding access to essential health services, particularly in rural communities, will provide valuable guidance to the Federation as it addresses the complex challenges facing patient care in the year ahead,” said Chip Kahn, President and CEO of FAH.

“I am energized for the year ahead and honored to serve as the Federation’s Chair as we continue to shape federal health policy and advocate for the communities we serve. At Lifepoint, our mission of making communities healthier aligns closely with the Federation’s longstanding commitment to expanding patient access to care. Guided by these shared values, I am confident we are well positioned for continued success,” said David M. Dill, Chairman and CEO of Lifepoint Health.

2026 FAH Board of Directors and Officers:

Chair:                      

David M. Dill

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Lifepoint Health

Chair-Elect:            

Martin J. Bonick

President and Chief Executive Officer

Ardent Health Services

Immediate Past Chair:

Marc D. Miller              

President and Chief Executive Officer

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Secretary:               

Martin J. Bonick

President and Chief Executive Officer

Ardent Health Services

Treasurer:               

Mark J. Tarr

President and Chief Executive Officer

Encompass Health Corporation

Directors:               

Kevin Hammons

President and Interim Chief Executive Officer

Community Health Systems

Samuel N. Hazen 

Chief Executive Officer

HCA Healthcare

Rob Jay

Chief Executive Officer

ScionHealth

Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.

Saumya Sutaria, MD 

ChiefExecutive Officer

Tenet Healthcare Corporation