Hospitals In Focus
Hospitals In Focus is a podcast series from the Federation of American Hospitals, that ran from 2018 to 2025. The podcast highlighted a range of policies and news-of-the-day affecting hospitals, from innovations and advancements in patient care to how a hospital benefits its community. Explore the episodes below for valuable insights and expert perspectives.
Managed Care Under the Microscope: Medicare Advantage Overreach and Its Ripple Effects
Today, more than half of Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—nearly 35 million Americans—are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. These plans promise efficiency and added benefits compared to traditional Medicare, but a growing trend of MA payment delays and care denials is fueling concerns about insurer overreach. […]
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Enhanced Tax Credits: The Critical Puzzle Piece to Health Coverage in America
Today, we are at the high-water mark of health coverage in America. More Americans than ever before benefit from the peace of mind that health insurance affords, with over 90 percent of Americans covered through … Listen now
08/20/2025Stories of Care: An On-The-Ground Look at the Impact of Health Cuts
Recently passed Medicaid cuts are estimated to increase the number of uninsured by over 10 million. That number climbs to over 16 million when you factor in the upcoming expiration of the enhanced premium tax … Listen now
08/06/2025The Long View on Health Care: The Future of Coverage and Access
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress has taken a major step toward reshaping large parts of the nation’s health care coverage, through cuts, restrictions, and regulatory changes. The new law’s … Listen now
07/23/2025Challenges Ahead: How OBBBA and Expiring Tax Credits Could Hurt Americans’ Health Coverage
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes significant changes to Medicaid and the insurance exchange marketplaces that are expected to leave millions of Americans uninsured and … Listen now
