FAH Hospital Policy Blog

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

FAH Statement | Rural Hospitals | Caroline Riley

“Protecting rural care means protecting rural hospitals” — Chair of FAH Rural Hospital Committee Honors Rural Health Day

Washington, D.C. (November 20, 2025) – On National Rural Health Day, the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) proudly recognizes the vital role rural hospitals play in safeguarding the health of more than 60 million Americans. […]

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Caroline Riley

“Congress has the solution in the palm of their hands: extend the tax credits” — FAH Statement Ahead of Senate Finance Committee Hearing 

Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2025) – The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) released the following statement ahead of the Senate Finance Committee hearing on health care affordability, underscoring that the solution to Americans’ health coverage […]

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FAH Statement | Rural Hospitals | Hannah Hurley

Press Release: New Study Demonstrates How Physician-Owned Hospitals Threaten Patient Access and Financial Viability of Full-Service Sole Community Hospitals 

Report shows new POHs risk the financial viability of existing full-service sole community hospitals by siphoning off healthier and commercially insured patients WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2025) – Today the Federation of American Hospitals and […]

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Rural Hospitals | Physician-Owned Hospitals | FAH Policy Blog Team

Blog: New Study Demonstrates How Physician-Owned Hospitals Threaten Patient Access and Financial Viability of Full-Service Sole Community Hospitals 

By: Don May, Executive Vice President, Policy, Federation of American Hospitals Ashley Thompson, Senior Vice President, Public Policy Analysis and Development, American Hospital Association The challenges facing rural health are well documented — dwindling access […]

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