Hospitals In Focus
Hospitals In Focus is a podcast series from the Federation of American Hospitals, running from 2018 to 2025. This podcast shines a light on everything hospitals; from the advancements in patient care to how a hospital benefits its community. Former FAH President and CEO, Chip Kahn, explores with experts in the field topics such as using big data to save lives and how hospitals prepare for disasters. 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
07/09/2025The Domino Effect: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Entire Care Continuum
Medicaid provides critical care for over 72 million Americans—from children and pregnant women to individuals with disabilities, and seniors. It’s also a lifeline for the facilities that care for them, including hospitals and long-term care … Listen now
06/04/2025As Medicare Advantage Dominates, What Comes Next?
As Congress focuses on budget reconciliation and debates over Medicaid dominate the headlines, another major shift in health coverage continues quietly but powerfully—the explosive growth of Medicare Advantage (MA). Now covering more than half of … Listen now
05/14/2025The High Stakes of Medicaid Reform: What Budget Cuts Could Mean for Patients
Medicaid is making headlines on Capitol Hill, and the debate is about more than just crunching numbers—it’s about people. This joint federal-state Medicaid program is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including children, seniors, people … Listen now
04/30/2025What Do Voters Want? Coverage, Coverage, Coverage.
“Hospitals in Focus” takes a high-level look at how Americans really feel about two cornerstones of health coverage in our country: Medicaid and the enhanced premium tax credits available through the individual marketplace. Joining Chip … Listen now
