Hospitals In Focus with Chip Kahn
Hospitals In Focus with Chip Kahn is a podcast series from the Federation of American Hospitals. This podcast shines a light on everything hospitals; from the advancements in patient care to how a hospital benefits its community. FAH President and CEO, Chip Kahn explores with experts in the field topics like using big data to save lives and how hospitals prepare for disasters.
How Medicaid Keeps America’s Kids Healthy
Medicaid, together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), forms the backbone of pediatric care in the United States, providing nearly 40 million children with access to routine checkups and life-saving hospital services. But that […]

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03/19/2025The Medicaid Debate: The Real Impacts of Cuts on Patients & Providers
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02/19/2025Medicaid in the Spotlight: What’s at stake for American patients?
Medicaid, the largest health insurance program in the country, provides critical coverage for more than 79 million Americans—including children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. As Congress considers ways to achieve $2.5 trillion in … Listen now
02/05/2025Health Care’s Future: Navigating Policy in a Changing Washington
With a new Administration and a Republican-controlled Congress stepping into power, a wave of changes is sweeping across Washington. From immigration and military renewal to energy dominance and tax cuts, the agenda is ambitious. But … Listen now
01/22/2025From Preparation to Recovery: HCA Healthcare’s Emergency Response
In this episode of Hospitals in Focus, we revisit a vital topic—disaster preparedness and response. Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused devastating impacts across the Southeast, including catastrophic flooding in Asheville, North Carolina. FAH-member HCA Healthcare … Listen now
01/08/2025How Enhanced Tax Credits Help in the Fight Against Cancer
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12/18/2024A Voice for Hospital Care: Steve Speil’s Legacy
As the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) prepares for a pivotal year ahead, this special episode takes a moment to reflect on the progress made in health care policy and the challenges and opportunities on … Listen now
11/20/2024The Digital Future: Implementing Innovation in Health Care with Purpose and Strategy
In this episode of Hospitals in Focus, host Chip Kahn explores the digital renaissance revolutionizing health care—a golden age of pioneering technologies not seen since the 1960s, when computers first standardized medical records and diagnostics. … Listen now