Whether in Austin, Texas or Washington, D.C., the Texas Hospital Association is at the forefront of policy issues that impact Texas hospitals most. From advocating for adequate COVID-19 resources to ensuring a robust Texas health care workforce, THA is the collective advocacy voice for Texas hospitals.
LEARN MORE
Medicaid supplemental payment programs finally received federal approval in late March. And, in April, the federal government allowed for the reinstatement of the Texas 1115 Medicaid waiver. While these actions bode well for the future of Texas’ health care safety net, hospitals continue to face financial and other challenges as they rebuild from months of uncertainty amid a pandemic.
LEARN MORE
Today, THA President and CEO John Hawkins issued the following statement regarding today’s tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
The Texas Hospital Association and the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council have issued a position on health care workplace violence to inform communities across the state that all Texas hospitals stand united on this critical issue. April is Workplace Violence Awareness Month, and, in alignment with the American Hospital Association, Texas…
Today, THA President and CEO John Hawkins issued the following statement regarding today’s notice that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is withdrawing its rescission of the Texas 1115 Medicaid waiver extension. CMS indicates in today’s letter that continuing to litigate the issue is not an effective use of…
The annual favorite is back in a four-part format and will cover the entire CAH CoP manual. It is a great way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections in the CMS hospital manual especially ones that applies to their department. Hospitals have seen a significant increase…
The annual favorite is back in a four-part format and will cover the entire CAH CoP manual. It is a great way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections in the CMS hospital manual especially ones that applies to their department. Hospitals have seen a significant increase…
The annual favorite is back in a four-part format and will cover the entire CAH CoP manual. It is a great way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections in the CMS hospital manual especially ones that applies to their department. Hospitals have seen a significant increase…
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.
