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Articles by Lane Boyd

February 14, 2023
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Bill Aston Award for Quality

The Texas Hospital Association Bill Aston Award for Quality honors hospitals’ measurable success in improving quality and patient outcomes through the sustained implementation of a national and/or state evidence-based patient care initiative.
February 14, 2023
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Excellence In Community Service Award

The Excellence in Community Service Award recognizes hospitals and health care systems that have distinguished themselves through contributions to their community.
Texas Hospital Association
September 6, 2022
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Candidates for 2026 THA Board of Trustees

Below are the biographies of candidates for the 2026 THA Board of Trustees. CHAIR-ELECT Allen HarrisonPresidentMedical City HealthcareDallas, TX Allen Harrison serves as president of Medical City Healthcare, HCA Healthcare’s North Texas Division. Medical City Healthcare is one of the largest divisions in the HCA Healthcare portfolio with 22 hospitals,16 ambulatory surgery centers, over 50 CareNow Urgent Care centers and…
Texas Hospital Association
September 6, 2022
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Vote: 2026 THA Board of Trustees

Please cast your ballot for the 2026 THA Board of Trustees. You may select “Yes” to vote for the entire list of candidates or vote “Yes” or “No” for each individual listed below. To learn more about each candidate, read the candidate bios. To view remaining board members, view the list of continuing trustees. If you have questions, please contact…
Texas Hospital Association
August 19, 2022
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Community Hospital Corporation

Serving Texas For More Than 25 Years Based in Plano, Texas, Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) improves hospital financial and operational performance through CHC supply chain management and consulting services and support. As your strategic partner, we offer 100+ CHC Supply Trust members: group purchasing organization access, preferred pricing, savings of 10% or more on supplies/10-30% on purchased services, sophisticated analytics…
Texas Hospital Association
May 23, 2022
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Member Connection Calls

The Texas Hospital Association occasionally hosts secure conference calls to update member hospitals on THA’s various advocacy efforts. Here, members will be able to listen to recordings of those calls. ContactJennifer O’Neil, advisor, government relations & HOSPAC, 512/465-1507
Texas Hospital Association
May 20, 2022
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Legal Publications

ContactFor more information about the publications listed below, please contact the THA legal team at 512/465-1000.
Texas Hospital Association
May 4, 2022
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HOSPAC Star Award

2025 Award Winner BRAD HOLLAND, FACHEPresident/Chief Executive Officer, Hendrick Health Each year, HOSPAC proudly honors an exceptional hospital leader with the HOSPAC Star Award – our highest recognition for service and advocacy on behalf of all Texas hospitals. This year’s recipient is Brad Holland, Chief Executive Officer, Hendrick Health. Brad is a passionate and consistent champion for THA and HOSPAC.…
Texas Hospital Association
April 10, 2022
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Action Center

Texas Hospital Association
April 10, 2022
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Advance Directives

Contact Us To contact a member of THA’s staff, call 512/465-1000 or Stay Updated Read the latest issue of the Health Care Advocate. There are four types of advance directives. You can execute one, or several, depending on your needs and situation. Download and complete the Texas forms below in English or Spanish. Share copies with your doctor and your family, and take…