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News

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.

How Will Lack of Federal Medicaid Action Hurt Texans?

September 1, 2026

Texas hospitals are confronting an escalating funding crisis as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is refusing to approve critical Medicaid directed payment programs (DPPs) and threatening to disrupt funding for state fiscal year 2027.

Insurance Companies Shift Healthcare Costs to Patients

May 8, 2026

The cost of health care in America is unsustainable. Patients feel it, hospitals see it and policymakers are under pressure to act.

Events

2026 THA Annual Conference

September 21, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–September 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

Register Today! The THA Annual Conference will be held in Fort Worth, providing the latest in health law, finance, health IT and more. Make plans to join us in-person or virtually in September 2026!

Texas Health Law Conference

October 4–6, 2026

This premier event is essential for attorneys in the health care sector, whether in private practice or serving as in-house counsel. Attendees will not only stay current with their CLE requirements but also gain invaluable insights into the latest developments shaping health law. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your…

THA PSO October Learning Forum

October 20, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

This event is for THA PSO Members Only. Join us on Tuesday, October 20, at 12:00 p.m. CT for an interactive THA PSO Learning Forum featuring guest speakers from PointClickCare. PSO Learning Forums are designed to support continuous learning and foster innovation across patient safety and quality initiatives. Forum topics…

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.