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Recent News Releases from the Texas Hospital Association
THA Issues Statement on Proposed Medicaid Reforms by Congress
May 12, 2025
As Congress continues to contemplate significant cuts to Medicaid funding as part of a larger policy package, the Texas Hospital Association has issued the following statement in response to draft legislation released Sunday evening. The U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee is expected to mark up the legislation on Tuesday.
THA Issues Statement on Newly Released Data on Patients Not Lawfully Present
April 25, 2025
Today, the Texas Hospital Association issued the following statement in response to new data released by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. HHSC released data on hospital costs for caring for people not lawfully present in the United States. Texas hospitals report the data to HHSC in accordance with Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order 46.
Hospitals, Physicians Applaud Senate Committee for Passing Bill to Protect Mothers
April 22, 2025
Statements by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) and Texas Hospital Association (THA) lauding the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs for passing Senate Bill 31. The committee passed the bill Tuesday to clarify Texas abortion laws and help ensure the lives of mothers are protected during a medical emergency.
Hospitals and Physicians Stand Strong for Bill to Protect Mothers
April 6, 2025
Texas physicians and hospitals strongly support the Life of the Mother Act, a bill making its way through the legislative process to clarify Texas abortion laws and help ensure the lives of mothers are protected during a medical emergency.
THA Names Laura Cornelson Vice President of Clinical Initiatives
February 27, 2025
The Texas Hospital Association announced today that Laura Cornelson, MSN, RN, has been named Vice President of Clinical Initiatives. In this new role, Cornelson will oversee the association’s clinical initiatives team and serve as a critical arm of THA’s advocacy policy department.
THA Names New Vice President Ahead of Session
November 7, 2024
The Texas Hospital Association has announced additional new leadership ahead of the 89th Texas Legislative session. THA has selected Will Holleman as its new vice president of advocacy and public policy.
THA Names New Leadership Ahead of the 89th Legislative Session
October 10, 2024
The Texas Hospital Association announced today key leadership changes ahead of the 89th Texas Legislative session.
THA Issues Statement on Governor’s Order on Undocumented Patients
August 8, 2024
Today, the Texas Hospital Association issued the following statement in response to Gov. Greg Abbot’s executive order and news release announcing a new requirement for Texas hospitals. The order aims to require Texas hospitals to collect information regarding patients who are not lawfully present in the United States who use hospitals for inpatient and emergency care, and to report health care costs incurred as a result.
Texas Hospitals Offer Tips Amid Beryl Aftermath
July 9, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas (July 9, 2024) – People in and around Houston affected by Hurricane Beryl who need electricity for medical needs, such as dialysis or oxygen, should go to cooling centers in the area before seeking hospital emergency rooms.
THA, Texas Hospitals to Honor Sacrifices of Health Care Heroes on First COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day
February 29, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 29, 2024) – This Monday, the Texas Hospital Association and hospitals across the state will observe the first of many important annual reminders about what the state’s patients and frontline workers endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.