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Articles by Texas Hospital Association

September 12, 2023
5 min read

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care: Unveiling Critical Security Gaps

Discover security gaps facing health care organizations, how to fortify cybersecurity defenses, and what next steps to take during a breach.
August 16, 2023
2 min read

Rebuilding Your Workforce with a Traveler Conversion Program

Qualivis assists a large, nonprofit health system that recognized the unsustainability of its contingent labor spend and anticipated that this could create staffing shortages.
July 18, 2023
3 min read

Texas Hospitals Don’t Have to be Surprised

This article is sponsored by Dexur. Health care providers continually face the challenge of effectively navigating complex CMS programs such as CMS Star Ratings, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) and Medicare Spending per Beneficiary (MSPB). These programs can seem like a labyrinth of uncertainty, often resulting in unexpected outcomes when CMS Star ratings, HRRP penalties and VBP…
July 11, 2023
4 min read

5 Ways Payment Automation Helps Rural Hospitals Succeed

Rural hospitals are grappling with financial burdens exacerbated by the pandemic. Leveraging Paymerang's Payment Automation helps rural hospitals alleviate financial stressors and keep doors open for patients in these communities.
June 20, 2023
4 min read

Why Physician Ownership Matters

Clinical staffing groups owned by physicians keep control and incentive where they belong—with the clinicians who care for patients.
April 4, 2023
4 min read

Savings Plan Deferrals or Paying Down Personal Debt

A debate has emerged over the past several years, thanks in no small part to the national discussion about the growing student loan crisis. Should you contribute to your employer’s retirement plan or work to pay down your debt obligations? This has been, and still is, a very personal decision.
March 30, 2023
2 min read

The Scope

The Scope is the blog of the Texas Hospital Association. From articles about innovative products and services to in-depth pieces on current issues and trends, The Scope provides relevant insights that health care executives can use in supporting their hospitals.
January 11, 2023
3 min read

THA White Papers & Reports

From tracking state legislation to lobbying on Capitol Hill, THA researches, analyzes and advocates for strong health care policies and laws that ensure Texas hospitals have the resources and environments they need to provide the best care possible.
Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
3 min read

Rural Health Care

Texas has 148 rural hospitals with unique needs and challenges.
Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
1 min read

Severe Weather Resources

Responding to emergencies with precision and proficiency is a hallmark of Texas hospitals’ work. Texas hospitals and public health officials work hard to ensure preparedness and safety for severe weather disasters and other emergencies. To help Texas hospitals provide uninterrupted care to the communities they serve, the Texas Hospital Association has curated the following resources to assist hospitals during an…