Author
Articles by Lane Boyd
July 16, 2024
2 min read
PYA
PYA is a nationally ranked healthcare consulting and certified public accounting firm. Privately owned since its founding more than 40 years ago, PYA has offices in cities across the country serving clients in all 50 states. July 9, 2024
2 min read
Texas Hospitals Offer Tips Amid Beryl Aftermath
AUSTIN, Texas (July 9, 2024) - People in and around Houston affected by Hurricane Beryl who need electricity for medical needs, such as dialysis or oxygen, should go to cooling centers in the area before seeking hospital emergency rooms. July 8, 2024
1 min read
Texas Hospital Advocacy Tribute Award
The Texas Hospital Association’s Texas Hospital Advocacy Tribute (THAT) Award is an honor given to lawmakers who champion hospital priorities and work to advance positive change in the health care industry. June 7, 2024
2 min read
Charity Care and Community Benefit
Each year, Texas hospitals deliver billions of dollars in charity care – free or discounted care for patients who can’t afford it. Nonprofit hospitals have a legal duty to deliver charity care to demonstrate they are providing a benefit to the community they serve. Texas boasts one of the most stringent charity care laws in the nation, setting strict minimums… May 29, 2024
1 min read
Nomination Submitted
Thank you for submitting a nomination for the THA Boards/Councils/Committees/Forums! We will get in touch with you shortly. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Sharon Beasley. Click here to submit another nomination, or here to return to the THA homepage. April 24, 2024
2 min read
Subscribe to The Scope
Please submit the form below to receive a monthly email recapping all the news and features from The Scope. March 27, 2024
1 min read
AblePay
AblePay Health is the next generation patient financial engagement tool that dramatically increases patient revenue, collection efficiency, and the overall patient experience. AblePay is currently supporting providers of all sizes throughout the country (medium/large health systems and rural/critical access hospitals). AblePay Value Proposition: Contact: Ryan WerlingTitle: SVP, Business DevelopmentCell phone: (703) 622-1826Email: [email protected] 600 Hamilton StreetSuite 400Allentown, PA 18101ablepayhealth.com March 12, 2024
2 min read
Dexur
Dexur’s Unified Healthcare Quality, Safety, Risk & Incident Software Solutions help hospitals improve performance in programs such as CMS Star Rating, Leapfrog, HRRP, VBP, and other commercial payer programs. Dexur provides predictions for these programs 1–3 years in advance, achieving a 99% accuracy rate in previous years. Dexur’s automated simulations and goal-setting provide precise guidance on specific improvement opportunity areas.… February 12, 2024
3 min read
COVID-19 Federal Funds Reporting to Texas HHSC
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (“HHSC”) is required to collect information regarding COVID-19-related federal funds. HHSC must report this information publicly. Starting in 2024, associations can report the required information on behalf of their members. The Texas Hospital Association (“THA”) is willing to submit this required information to HHSC, on behalf THA member hospitals which have no funds… December 12, 2023
4 min read
