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Always Ready: How Texas Hospitals Prepare for the Unexpected

Julia Mann Jul 1, 2026 6 min read

From international sporting events and emerging infectious diseases to flooding, extreme heat and mass casualty incidents, Texas hospitals are continually planning for…

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Surviving the Summer: Extreme Heat Safety in Texas

A Texan’s guide to staying safe and out of the hospital in the scorching summer months.

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.

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THA's Holiday Tribute to the Heroic Work of Texas Hospitals

THA’s Holiday Tribute to the Heroic Work of Texas Hospitals

Julia Mann Dec 19, 2025 9 min read

This holiday season, we celebrate the extraordinary expertise, compassion and…

Unseen Savings: Charity Care, Community Benefit and the Safety Net

Unseen Savings: Charity Care, Community Benefit and the Safety Net

Faith Kouadio Nov 10, 2025 7 min read

Continued investment in charity care and community benefit programs remains…

THA’s 2025 Annual Conference: Advocacy, Achievement and Honoring Excellence

THA’s 2025 Annual Conference: Advocacy, Achievement and Honoring Excellence

Alex Ratcliff Oct 2, 2025 7 min read

One year and seven months. That’s how much time has…

THA’s 2025 Session in Review: Outcomes for Texas Hospitals

THA’s 2025 Session in Review: Outcomes for Texas Hospitals

Joey Berlin Jun 24, 2025 4 min read

Medicaid talks in Washington, D.C., measles in West Texas and…

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2026 Newsmakers in Texas Hospitals

2026 Newsmakers in Texas Hospitals

Julia Mann Jun 26, 2026 4 min read

THA’s Newsmakers are hospital executives and leaders from THA-member hospitals…

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How Are Texas Hospitals Approaching Demand in the Healthcare Workforce?

Faith Kouadio Jun 18, 2026 8 min read

A Growing State, A Growing Need Texas continues to lead…

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How the THA Leadership Fellows Program Prepares Texas Hospital Leaders

Alex Ratcliff Jun 16, 2026 6 min read

The THA Leadership Fellows program brings together Texas hospital leaders…

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What Does Mental and Behavioral Crisis Response Look Like in Texas?

Faith Kouadio May 20, 2026 10 min read

During Mental Health Awareness Month, conversations around behavioral health often…

From the Desk of John Hawkins

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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