Now more than ever, Texas hospitals need leaders in Washington, D.C., to advance sound policies that help facilities continue to fulfill their lifesaving mission – and navigate the considerable challenges that come with delivering health care in the modern age.
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From the CEO’s Desk
Keep up with the most pressing issues facing hospitals today with messages from THA’s Chief Executive Officer John Hawkins.
As Congress continues to contemplate significant cuts to Medicaid funding as part of a larger policy package, the Texas Hospital Association has issued the following statement in response to draft legislation released Sunday evening. The U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee is expected to mark up the legislation on Tuesday.
Today, the Texas Hospital Association issued the following statement in response to new data released by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. HHSC released data on hospital costs for caring for people not lawfully present in the United States. Texas hospitals report the data to HHSC in accordance with…
Statements by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) and Texas Hospital Association (THA) lauding the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs for passing Senate Bill 31. The committee passed the bill Tuesday to clarify Texas abortion laws and help ensure the lives of mothers are protected during a medical emergency.
Every hospital that has a dedicated emergency department and accepts Medicare and Medicaid payment must follow the federal law and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation Interpretive Guidelines on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Hospitals without such emergency departments must comply with…
This program will address common and often-occurring patient safety events that lead to patient harm. Information on medical errors and the importance of a culture of safety are addressed. Patient care errors typically result from more than one contributing factor: Human and processes. This program will cover the diverse types…
Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association 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. One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents more than 85 percent of the state’s acute-care hospitals and health care systems, which employ more than 400,000 health care professionals statewide.
