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The Future of Hospital Communications
Hospital communications are evolving, driven by shifts in technology, expectations and budgets. Attendees at the 2026 Texas Hospital Communicators Summit received a…
Available exclusively on LinkedIn, The MicroScope newsletter is a condensed version of all the content you can expect from The Scope with additional perspectives weighing in. Each month, we take a closer look at an advocacy theme or issue that Texas health care leaders should be aware of with commentary from our CEO, John Hawkins, THA staff and executives from our member hospitals.
THA’s Holiday Tribute to the Heroic Work of Texas Hospitals
This holiday season, we celebrate the extraordinary expertise, compassion and…
Unseen Savings: Charity Care, Community Benefit and the Safety Net
Continued investment in charity care and community benefit programs remains…
THA’s 2025 Annual Conference: Advocacy, Achievement and Honoring Excellence
One year and seven months. That’s how much time has…
THA’s 2025 Session in Review: Outcomes for Texas Hospitals
Medicaid talks in Washington, D.C., measles in West Texas and…
The Future of Hospital Communications
Hospital communications are evolving, driven by shifts in technology, expectations…
2026 Newsmakers in Texas Hospitals
THA’s Newsmakers are hospital executives and leaders from THA-member hospitals…
Resilience, Results and Readiness: Extending 2025’s Impact for Texas Hospitals
For the Texas Hospital Association and hospitals across Texas, 2025…
COVID-19 Heroes Day: Honoring Sacrifice
Updated Feb. 4, 2026. (Originally published Feb. 2024.) For health…
Issue Spotlight
Health care and academic workers share concerns over halt to H-1B visas in Texas (ABC 13)
Member Hospitals in the News
Bringing mental health care to rural Texas: Ward Memorial Hospital steps up (KMID Midland)
James Van Der Beek had colorectal cancer. It’s the deadliest cancer for young adults (KOAT)
What to Know About Measles as the Virus Spreads (The New York Times)
South Texas amputee hopeful after launch of breakthrough program at UT Health San Antonio (KSAT)
From the CEO’s Desk
Keep up with the most pressing issues facing hospitals today with messages from THA’s Chief Executive Officer John Hawkins.
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