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.
The Directory of Texas Hospitals lists all hospitals and health care systems licensed in Texas. It includes both members and non-members of the Texas Hospital Association.
In 2016, THA took on the role of champion for Texas hospitals in the technology space, becoming a reliable, unbiased source for experts, information and solutions to serve hospital leaders across Texas. THA’s technology programs are led by Fernando Martinez, Ph.D., a veteran healthcare executive and award-winning technologist who has worked with some of the largest health care systems in…
THA continually provides comprehensive communications resources to help members, lawmakers and the press better understand the top issues impacting Texas hospitals. From social media toolkits to whitepapers, THA has a suite of resources to help communications professionals highlight their hospitals and elevate their needs externally. Communications professionals within member hospitals can access THA’s Health Care Advocate, a weekly e-newsletter detailing…
Texas has 148 rural hospitals with unique needs and challenges.
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…
Over the past several years, state lawmakers have passed laws changing the way Texas hospitals are reimbursed for neonatal and maternal care provided. The Texas Hospital Association continues to advocate for policies and funding that positions Texas hospitals to provide the highest quality care to all mothers and babies. The following is a brief history of the neonatal and maternal…
Sponsorship support is key to the success of the THA Leadership Fellows Program. The program is integral to a hospital administrator’s success, especially when it comes to navigating the ever-changing regulatory and policy landscape in Texas. Therefore, THA is pursuing every avenue possible to offer this program as a member benefit or at a deeply discounted price for qualified applicants.…
Whether it’s educating the public, advocating for resources or advancing new technologies, Texas hospitals are at the forefront of health care industry progress. The Texas Hospital Association works closely with experts from a variety of disciplines to ensure the industry is poised to lead on all aspects of health care.
With Medicare and Medicaid providing more than half of most hospitals’ patient revenue, any changes to these government-sponsored programs have a significant impact on hospitals. In a Medicare or Medicaid fee-for-service model, payment rates to hospitals are administratively set instead of negotiated between providers and payers. Medicare and Medicaid both also feature supplemental payment opportunities, which boost low hospital base…
