Texas Hospital Association Endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wendy Thomas |
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(AUSTIN - Feb. 7, 2012) – The Texas Hospital Association’s political action committee, HOSPAC, has endorsed Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst (R-Houston) in his election bid for the U.S. Senate. One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents more than 85 percent of the state’s hospitals and health care systems, which employ some 369,000 health care professionals statewide. The HOSPAC board makes endorsements based on a candidate’s position on health care issues and input from its member hospital representatives. “Gov. Dewhurst has proven that he is committed to a strong health care system in Texas, one that emphasizes quality, patient safety and cost effectiveness,” said John Hawkins, senior vice president of advocacy and public policy. “He has helped protect vital federal Medicaid funding, and supported higher education resources to grow the health care workforce across the state.” Dewhurst has served as Lieutenant Governor since 2003. In that time, he has worked to bring Republicans and Democrats together to pass legislation to create new jobs and economic opportunity, improve health care and protect public safety. A fiscal conservative, he has worked to balance three budgets without increasing the tax burden on Texans. HOSPAC endorsed Dewhurst for Lieutenant Governor in both 2006 and 2010. Founded in 1930, THA is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and health care systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all Texans. *** About Texas Hospital Association |
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