Focused on THA-member hospitals/health systems and the issues they face, The Scope is THA’s No. 1 source for news, information and thought leadership related to Texas hospitals and priority issues impacting health care.
Texas Hospitals are Reclaiming Reality in 2024
Three years of saving lives, elevated personal risk and unprecedented professional stress left hospitals across Texas staggering for footing as the COVID-19 pandemic, by most standards, finally dissipated to a…
Brad Holland: Rallying for Texas Hospitals
One year ago, THA was launching into the 2023 legislative session, ready to advocate for Texas hospitals with the pandemic receding further in the rearview mirror. While we knew the…
2023 Wrapped on The Scope
As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back at some of the high points of 2023. Despite the inevitable uphill battles during a session year, we are…
THA’s Holiday Tribute to 12 Texas Hospital Health Care Heroes
Each year, the holiday spirit only amplifies the gratitude and admiration we have for health care professionals in Texas hospitals. Although we celebrate their hard work and dedication year-round, health…
Hospitals Commemorate Texas’ Inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day
Texas hospitals celebrated COVID-19 Heroes Day and Memorial Day on March 4, marking the first annual observance of this day of reflection and recognition. The establishment of COVID-19 Heroes and…
New Channels: THA’s Hospital Communicators Summit
Small and large, rural and urban, independent and affiliated – the characteristics of hospitals across Texas are as diverse as the state itself. But one thing all hospitals and systems…
Congratulations to THA’s February Newsmakers
THA’s Newsmakers highlights leaders from THA member hospitals and health systems making headlines in Texas health care. Please join in congratulating our February Newsmakers: Scott Lillibridge, MDDHR Health Global epidemiology…
HOSPAC: Agents of Change
Out of all the ways the Texas Hospital Association pushes for better health care in Texas, HOSPAC – the only political action committee that represents all Texas hospitals – may…
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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