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Masthead Jill Pendleton, Editor
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Patient Safety: High Priority for Texas Hospitals  Patient safety has garnered increasing attention in the last decade – and is a critical concern for Texas health care providers. Learn more about the state and national programs in which Texas hospitals are participating to ensure that their facilities are safe environments providing the highest quality of care.
BE PREPARED!
Avian Flu Poses Global Threat Recently, the Texas Department of State Health Services released its Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan as a guidance for local health departments. The Texas Hospital Association has provided comments on the plan concerning the role that hospitals are expected to play.
Under the Gun 
Modernizing State Tax Structure May Bring Changes for Hospitals The Texas Legislature faces a Texas Supreme Court-imposed June 1 tax reform deadline – and former Texas Comptroller John Sharp has been tasked with leading the reform commission.
Another Banner Year for HOSPAC! HOSPAC members raised the bar on contributions and set a new record in 2005.
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