Hospitals In Focus

Nov 05 2024 96 ep. 24 mins 1
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A podcast hosted by FAH’s Chip Kahn that shines a light on everything hospitals; from the advancements in patient care to how a hospital benefits its community.

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Mission Critical: Strengthening Health Care’s Supply Chain

Nov 05 2024 27 mins  
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 medical supplies reach patients in need. But what happens when that chain breaks? Host Chip Kahn is joined by Ed Jones, President and CEO of HealthTr

Transforming Veteran Care: The VA’s Patient Experience Revolution

Oct 23 2024 23 mins  
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. The VA has undergone a significant transformation since the establishment of the Veterans Experience Office in 2015, focusing on improving veteran

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

Oct 09 2024 21 mins  
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 getting reimbursed for that care. Despite the crisis, insurers continued to use these tactics. Now, six months later, Matt Szaflars

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

Sep 11 2024 20 mins  
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 within their jurisdiction. The ruling marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape, with major implications for how federal agencies

Stories of Care

Aug 14 2024 18 mins  
The work, dedication, and resilience of hospital providers and staff is centered on providing high-quality care for their patients. In this special episode of Hospitals in Focus, we spotlight two compelling stories of patient care from the frontlines, offering unique perspectives from both a health care provider and patient. Join us as we hear firsthand from Amy Capella Smith, CEO

From 1965 to 2025: Medicare, Medicaid, and the Future of ACA Enhanced Subsidies

Jul 30 2024 20 mins  
Today, we are celebrating the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid being signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson and discussing the profound effect these programs have had in providing health care coverage to the country’s most vulnerable populations.Medicare and Medicaid laid the foundation for public health insurance in the United States, ensuring that the elderly,

Weaponizing Information: What Happens When We Lose Trust in Science

Jul 17 2024 21 mins  
Measles, eradicated in the United States in 2000, is making a comeback. Meanwhile, an estimated 300,000 people died from COVID-19 in cases that could have been prevented through vaccination. Why are we seeing an uptick in conspiracy theories, misinformation, and outright science denial? The consequences of losing trust in science are harmful and even deadly. Dr. Reed Tuckson, MD, F

The Future of Medicine: AI’s Role in Health Care

Jun 27 2024 24 mins  
Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating headlines and conversations, from how it will change our day-to-day routines to the debate on how far regulation of the ever-changing technology should go. AI's impact on health care is profound, promising advancements in diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care, but also raising questions about privacy, bias, and the role of human o

Overpromised & Under-Delivered: Is Maryland a Model or a Warning Sign?

Jun 12 2024 19 mins  
Maryland’s 50-year experiment with the hospital rate-setting system stands out as a unique and long-lasting initiative – but has it accomplished its goal of reducing health care costs? This rate-setting scheme has been sustained due to additional Medicare funds supplementing the model, an additional $20.6 billion through 2017. It’s also inspired CMS’s All-Payer Health Equit

A Global Perspective on the Growing Cyber Threats Facing Health Care

May 30 2024 49 mins  
Cybersecurity is a central part of every nation’s infrastructure – especially when it comes to health care. The availability and free flow of health information is critical to providing care. Unfortunately, patient information isn’t just valuable to caregivers, it’s also becoming a primary target for criminals across the globe.In this special episode, Chip Kahn moderates a