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Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
2 min read

Hospital Level Of Care Designations For Neonatal And Maternal Care

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…
Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
4 min read

Newborn Screening

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…
Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
3 min read

Texas Hospitals and the Opioid Epidemic

Every day hospitals and health systems see the effects of the nation’s growing opioid epidemic. Opioids accounted for nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2016—five times higher than opioid-related overdose deaths in 1999. Hospitals are on the front lines in part because of the increased morbidity and mortality related to prescription opioid drug use. The Texas Hospital…
Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
4 min read

State Budget

A balanced budget is the one bill state lawmakers must pass each legislative session. With a $10 billion or 16 percent spending increase over the 2018-2019 biennium, state lawmakers ultimately passed a $250.7 billion budget that covers existing expenditures and funds new items for 2020-2021. Gov. Greg Abbott approved the budget without any line-item vetoes.  Health and human services spending totals $84.4 billion in state and…
Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
1 min read

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Texas Hospital Association
April 3, 2022
1 min read

HOSPAC

HOSPAC opens the door to better health care policy by supporting candidates who understand the complexities and challenges facing Texas hospitals. As THA’s bipartisan political action committee, HOSPAC works hand-in-hand with THA members to build vital relationships with lawmakers.
Texas Hospital Association
April 2, 2022
1 min read

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.…
Texas Hospital Association
April 2, 2022
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Texas Hospital Association
April 2, 2022
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Health Technologist

With the creation of the Texas Hospital Association’s Center for Technology Innovation in 2016, THA took on the role of champion for Texas hospitals in the technology space. Today, the Center for Technology has become a reliable, unbiased source for experts, information and solutions to serve hospital leaders across Texas. The Center for Technology Innovation is led by Fernando Martinez,…
Texas Hospital Association
April 2, 2022
1 min read

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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.
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