FAH Hospital Policy Blog

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

FAH Statement: Tackle Fraud and Protect Americans’ Coverage

Washington, D.C. (September 22, 2026) – Charlene MacDonald, President and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), released the following statement on CMS’s recent announcement regarding Marketplace plans: “Addressing health care fraud is critical to […]

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“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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