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…
Each year, about 98 percent of the 4 million newborns in the U.S. are screened for an array of serious genetic and other health conditions. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 12,500 newborns each year are diagnosed with one of the core conditions detected through newborn screening. This means about 1 in every 300 newborns…
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.
Prescription medications play an important role in controlling chronic conditions – such as high blood pressure and diabetes – and in facilitating recovery from an illness or injury. It’s important for patients to take medications as prescribed by their doctors. Because of incorrect use of antibiotics, many bacteria have developed resistance to certain drugs, creating “super bugs.” Remember that antibiotics…
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…
The flu never goes away. And with COVID-19 having faded into the background, precautionary measures like masking and social distancing – which decreased flu cases during the pandemic – have also decreased significantly, sending flu cases nationwide rising once again. We encourage Texans to use the best defense at our disposal: the flu shot. While THA actively promotes flu vaccination…
From the first COVID-19 cases in Texas to the arrival of a groundbreaking vaccine, we look back at the significant milestones for Texas hospitals.
