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FAH Hospital Policy Blog

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

FAH Statement | Medicaid DSH | Rural Hospitals | FAH Policy Blog Team

“Swift Action” Needed to Protect Patient Access to Care – FAH Leader Reacts to Government Funding Extension

 FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed a continuing resolution to extend negotiations into March and avert a partial government shutdown:  “We applaud […]

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FAH Statement | Managed Care | FAH Policy Blog Team

FAH Quality Measure Recommended to CMS for Bringing Transparency and Accountability to MA Plan Denials  

A quality measure developed by FAH aimed at providing increased transparency and accountability in the prior authorization process used by Medicare Advantage plans was overwhelmingly approved by an independent, outside expert panel.  The announcement was […]

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FAH Statement | Health IT | Chip Kahn

“Protecting Against Cyber-Attacks Key Priority” – FAH Leader on HHS’ Voluntary Cybersecurity Goals 

FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after HHS published voluntary health care specific Cybersecurity Performance Goals:  “Protecting against cyber-attacks that can disrupt care and put patients’ health care information at risk […]

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FAH Statement | Managed Care | FAH Policy Blog Team

“Vital Step” to Protect Patients – FAH Statement on CMS Prior Authorization Final Rule

CMS released the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, which includes critical policies supported by the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) for protecting patients. Key provisions in the rule include establishing required response times for […]

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