Federation of American Hospitals Announces Justin R. Hunter Health Policy Fellowship in Memory of Longtime Patient Advocate, Health Care Champion

- The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Board of Directors has announced the naming of a prestigious year-long health policy fellowship in memory of the late Justin R. [...] C., headquarters, the fellowship provides recent graduates of graduate-level programs in public health, public policy, or related fields the opportunity to gain hands-on instruction and experience in health care association policy analysis, communications, and governmental affairs. The fellowship honors the memory of Justin R. [...] Hunter, who was a pillar of the health care advocacy community in Washington. [...] Justin’s work and knowledge in the field of rehabilitation hospitals were unmatched. [...] He truly understood the intersection of health policy and patient care, and that legacy will live as this fellowship gives the next generation real-world experience, critical to confronting the health care challenges that lay ahead,” said Mark Tarr, President and CEO of Encompass Health. [...] "The Federation is honored to create this opportunity for professional development in the name of our colleague and dear friend, Justin Hunter,” Chip Kahn, President and CEO of FAH, said. [...] “This fellowship recognizes and honors Justin’s legacy by cultivating new leaders in health policy, giving them the skills for leadership and a keen understanding of our industry." The inaugural Justin R. [...] Hunter Health Policy Fellow for 2024-2025 will be Aidan Clements, who earned his master’s degree in public health from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. [...] Aidan also received his undergraduate degree in public health and political science from Tulane University. [...] ###About the Federation of American Hospitals: The FAH is the national representative of more than 1,000 leading tax-paying hospitals and health systems throughout the United States. FAH members provide patients and communities with access to high-quality, affordable care in both urban and rural areas across 46 states, plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.