Hospitals In Focus

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.

Health 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 […]

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In the Advancing Health Equity series experts discuss how things like living conditions, language barriers, transportation impediments and poor access to technology impact people’s health. Each in-depth conversation explores the role of hospitals, as well as how current practices and policies can be shaped to overturn current disparities and achieve greater health equity across race and ethnic lines… LISTEN NOW

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01/22/2025

From 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

01/08/2025

How Enhanced Tax Credits Help in the Fight Against Cancer

Every year, millions of Americans face the life-changing news of a cancer diagnosis. Beyond the battle for survival and recovery, there is another critical fight—the battle to ensure patients and their families have access to … Listen now

12/18/2024

A 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

11/20/2024

The 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

11/05/2024

Mission Critical: Strengthening Health Care’s Supply Chain

In this episode of Hospitals in Focus, we’re pulling back the curtain on an often-overlooked yet truly “critical” aspect of our health care system—the supply chain. It’s the backbone of our hospitals, ensuring that essential … Listen now

10/23/2024

Transforming Veteran Care: The VA’s Patient Experience Revolution

With over nine million veterans enrolled, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is well known for its health care services. However, the VA’s support extends beyond medical care, helping veterans navigate life after military service. … Listen now

10/09/2024

The Delay and Deny Cycle: A Closer Look at Recent Trends

Before the Change Healthcare cyberattack, hospitals were already grappling with insurers’ tactics of delaying and denying payments for patient care. The cyberattack only amplified the challenges providers face—not just in delivering care, but also in … Listen now

09/11/2024

Health Care After Chevron: New Roles for Congress, the Courts, and Agencies

In June, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturning the 40-year-old legal precedent known as the “Chevron doctrine.” This doctrine had allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes … Listen now