Dana Richter, Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) & Sequoia Ragland, Office of Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL) Honored at FAH’s Annual Board of Governors Meeting

The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) awarded Dana Richter, Senior Policy Adviser and Counsel in the Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Sequoia Ragland, Senior Policy Adviser in the Office of Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL), the Chip Kahn Congressional Health Leadership Award at this year’s Public Policy and Board of Governors Meeting.

Named for former FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn, the award recognizes congressional staff who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in health care policy and a commitment to protecting patient access to care.

Richter has been a trusted advisor on health policy issues before the Senate HELP and Finance Committees since 2015, helping shape discussions on some of the most pressing challenges facing patients and providers. Throughout her tenure, she has earned a reputation for thoughtful leadership, candid counsel, and a collaborative approach to advancing health care policy.

Ragland advises Representative Sewell on health policy and previously served as Senior Adviser for Health Policy to Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX), building a strong record of work on Medicare, Medicaid, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and maternal health. Recognized for her policy expertise and commitment to public service, she has emerged as a respected voice on issues that affect patients and communities nationwide.  

“Behind every major health care policy debate are dedicated staff whose expertise and commitment help shape better outcomes for patients. Dana and Sequoia exemplify the very best of public service, bringing deep health policy knowledge to some of the most complex challenges facing our health care system. Their expertise, professionalism, and willingness to engage on difficult issues have earned the respect of colleagues across Capitol Hill and throughout the health care community,” said Charlene MacDonald, President and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals.

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The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) represents more than 1,000 tax-paying community hospitals and health systems throughout the United States, accounting for nearly 20 percent of U.S. hospitals, to advance public policy that ensures patients and communities have access to quality, affordable care. Through our federal advocacy and policy analysis, FAH is committed to promoting market-based innovation, investing in the health care workforce of the future, and protecting access to full-service hospitals.