Paul Eiting has been named vice president of policy for the Federation of American Hospitals, according to an Oct. 7 news release shared with Becker’s.
In his new role, Mr. Eiting will help lead the organization’s advocacy on critical health coverage and payment issues affecting hospitals and patients.
Mr. Eiting will also lead the organization’s work on ACA marketplace and Medicare Advantage coverage, along with broader commercial payment policy. He will work with FAH member hospitals, policymakers and stakeholders to advance policies that support care access and strengthen coverage.
Prior to his new role, Mr. Eiting served as managing director of legislative and regulatory policy for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, where he supported its work on healthcare affordability, value-based care initiatives, employer-sponsored insurance, Medicare and prescription drug policy.