FAH Hospital Policy Blog

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

FAH Statement | Hannah Hurley

Charlene MacDonald Named President & Chief Executive Officer of Federation of American Hospitals

Washington, D.C. (December 16, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Board of Directors today announced Charlene MacDonald as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. MacDonald succeeds Charles (Chip) N. Kahn III who announced […]

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FAH Statement | ACA/Coverage | FAH Policy Blog Team

“Americans cannot afford failure” – FAH Urges Bipartisan Action to Swiftly Extend Health Care Tax Credits

Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) issued the following statement on the need to pass a bipartisan solution extending the health care tax credits: “As we approach the holidays, millions of […]

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FAH Statement | FAH Policy Blog Team

FAH’s Chip Kahn and FAH Member Executives Recognized by Modern Healthcare on the Prestigious ‘100 Most Influential’ List

Washington, D.C. (December 8, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals is honored to have FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn and our member executives recognized on this year’s Modern Healthcare “100 Most Influential” list. This prestigious program recognizes […]

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FAH Statement | Workforce | FAH Policy Blog Team

“A good day for patients’ access to care” – FAH Applauds CMS’s Repeal Of Minimum Staffing Requirements For Long-term Care Facilities

Washington, D.C. (December 2, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) released the following statement on CMS’s interim final rule repealing a key provision of the 2024 Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities: Today’s decision to […]

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