December 16, 2025- The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Board of Directors announced Charlene MacDonald as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. MacDonald succeeds Charles (Chip) N. Kahn III who announced his retirement earlier this year.
As President and CEO, MacDonald will focus on strategic advocacy, championing the Federation’s membership and advancing pragmatic policy solutions as it continues fighting for the interests of tax-paying hospitals and the millions of patients they serve.
MacDonald has been with the Federation since 2023, serving as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and leading the organization’s integrated advocacy, government affairs, and communications initiatives, in addition to overseeing the organization’s finance and operations teams.