fah hospital policy blog

The Federation of American Hospitals joined 16 other groups in sending a letter to Congressional leaders today urging them to preserve the actions taken in the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2018 to protect seniors and taxpayers from out-of-control drug prices during the upcoming lame duck session of Congress.

We agree with the President that it is time to reduce the drug tab for Americans, but actions need to be focused on the real culprit - manufacturers’ prices - not the frontline hospitals and physicians who administer and prescribe those medicines. We look forward to examining the details and fine print of the Administration’s proposals.

FAH submitted comments Tuesday to CMS’ Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP); Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) ― Pathways to Success Proposed Rule.

“A fresh take on health care is certainly called for and Adam brings that to this new and important position. He has been an actual innovator in health care, working in the real world, looking for new ways to serve patients and their families better as well as making caregiving more efficient and effective.