Behind the Headlines is a publication of the Texas Hospital Association designed to help readers make sense of the complex healthcare news and policy environment. It provides hospital-relevant news summaries, the impact of health policies in local communities and analysis of the key issues shaping care delivery in Texas.
Contact: Carrie Williams, Chief Communications Officer, 512/465-1052
Check Here for Healthcare
October 5, 2026
Election season is in full swing, and we know that “affordability” is on the minds of voters. When it comes to healthcare affordability, specifically, what does our next crop of elected officials need to know as they begin the policy writing process?
Whose Tab Is It Anyway?
September 28, 2026
Health insurers wield significant influence on coverage and cost, but not every outcome ensures affordable or accessible care. But the problem isn’t just who pays how much – it’s whether consumers get what they paid for and if the healthcare system facilitates care accessibility.
N/A in TX
September 21, 2026
Healthcare headlines can make national trends feel universal. But healthcare is local, and Texas has its own laws, funding structures, market conditions and challenges.
The $27M A Day Problem
September 14, 2026
Texas hospitals are losing $27M a day in Medicaid funding as a dispute with CMS leaves billions frozen, threatening care, jobs and the healthcare safety net.
The Affordable Balancing Act
August 31, 2026
When it comes to healthcare affordability, hospitals are interested in stakeholder collaboration to improve financing models, insurance coverage and reasonable consumer engagement to strengthen the healthcare system and the cost of care as a whole, not in parts.