Full-service community hospitals, policymakers, the business community and governmental advisory bodies have long grappled with the shortcomings, including overutilization and higher health care costs, caused by self-referrals to physician-owned hospitals. Conflicts of interest are inherent […]
FAH Highlights Price Transparency Compliance and Benefits of Hospital Integration in Statement to E&C Subcommittee
FAH submitted a statement for the record in response to the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee’s hearing today on several health care issues. The letter stated, “FAH and our member hospitals share the Subcommittee’s […]
“Sets an Unfortunate Precedent” – FAH Reacts to CMS’ Decision Allowing a Physician Owned Hospital to Expand
FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after CMS weakened the Congressional ban on physician-owned hospitals (POH): “FAH is extremely disappointed by CMS’ decision to weaken the law banning new physician-owned hospitals […]
