fah hospital policy blog

FAH President & CEO Chip Kahn recently attended the launch ceremony of the Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) in Israel. The Jerusalem Post covered the event, and spoke with Mr. Kahn about his perspective on the role and importance of health care startups. “…. a number of experts in healthcare, “smart cities” that use digital technologies, education and social welfare are volunteering to help Israeli entrepreneurs take their product to the US and other foreign markets…. It is the first innovation center of its kind in the capital of the Negev, and its first major focus will be on medical technologies.”

Facing more than $140B in Cuts, with threats of more on the horizon: what Congress needs to know upon return to Washington. As Congress returns from the August recess, it is crucial to revisit the fiscal landscape for hospitals and the communities they serve 24 hours a day across the country. Hospitals face real and significant challenges in an uncertain economic and policy environment.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed modifications to Meaningful Use in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program for the years 2015-2017. A strong supporter of the HITECH Law, the FAH is pleased to offer comments on these modifications, to ensure Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) can be implemented and utilized in the most effective manner for both patients and providers.

This morning, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee will hold a markup of the 21st Century Cures Act. The FAH submitted detailed comments ahead of the hearing set to begin at 10 am. Lawmakers have been working on the 21st Century Cures initiative for nearly a year, discussing policy issues with many industry and consumer stakeholders. The draft aims to speed access to breakthrough cures for millions of Americans.