WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Smith as Director, Digital Media and Communications. Ben starts at FAH today.

“We are excited to have someone with Ben’s depth of digital communications knowledge join the Federation team. From journalism to digital marketing, he brings a unique combination that will help us take our advocacy to the next level. I am confident Ben will have a positive impact as we continue to advance FAH’s mission of ensuring patients and communities from coast to coast have access to high-quality and affordable health care,” said FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn.

Ben was most recently the Digital Fundraising Manager for RedPeg Marketing.

He has also held various digital communication roles at Catholic Charities USA, the American Association for Medical Colleges, the American Institute for Cancer Research and the Washington Examiner.

Ben has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.

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