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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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Growing Texas Hospital Voices: The THA Leadership Fellows Class of 2025

Growing Texas Hospital Voices: The THA Leadership Fellows Class of 2025

Alex Price Oct 9, 2025 7 min read

In a turbulent legislative year, THA’s 2025 Leadership Fellows led…

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

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

Alex Price Oct 2, 2025 7 min read

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

Turning Coverage Gaps into Sustainable Solutions

Turning Coverage Gaps into Sustainable Solutions

Texas Hospital Association Sep 29, 2025 5 min read

Hospitals across the state know the story: a physician leaves,…

The Nursing Shortage is a Solvable Problem — If We Rethink the Pipeline

The Nursing Shortage is a Solvable Problem — If We Rethink the Pipeline

Texas Hospital Association Sep 24, 2025 4 min read

At first glance, the nursing shortage looks like it may…

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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