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What does the election mean for Medicaid expansion in Texas?

November 12, 2026

Since Election Day, Texas politics have shifted significantly, bringing Medicaid expansion and its potential implications for the state’s uninsured population, hospitals and budget to the forefront of healthcare policy discussions.

Texas Hospital Association Announces Annual Award Recipients

September 22, 2026

The Texas Hospital Association announced its annual award winners during the THA Annual Conference in Fort Worth. The awards presented at this year’s annual THA Conference include THA’s Bill Aston Award for Quality, Excellence in Community Service Award, Pioneer Award and HOSPAC Star Award.

Texas hospitals secure hard-fought $12B Medicaid victory for patients

September 17, 2026

After months of uncertainty and escalating concern, Texas hospitals hailed a major breakthrough today, with Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement of federal approval of $12 billion in critical Medicaid funding for Texas patients and hospitals.

Events

THA Hospital Finance Webinar Series: New Worksheet S-12: Hospital MA Rates and Medicare DRG Weights

November 17, 2026, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Join THA and Toyon Associates, Inc. for a discussion of CMS’ new Medicare cost report Worksheet S-12. This new cost report element requires IPPS hospitals to report the weighted median Medicare Advantage organization (MAO) negotiated charges by MS-DRG. The webinar will cover:

THA PSO November Safe Table – Care Coordination

November 19, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Join us for the final THA PSO Safe Table of 2026 on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12 p.m. CST. This session will focus on Care Coordination, best practices, and review current THA PSO data trends.

We are the Texas Hospital Association

Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and healthcare systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all Texans. One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents more than 85 percent of the state’s acute-care hospitals and healthcare systems, which employ more than 400,000 healthcare professionals statewide.