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Recent News Releases from the Texas Hospital Association

THA Leader Earns HIMSS Award

November 9, 2021

The Texas Hospital Association’s Fernando Martinez has earned a top award from HIMSS for his contributions to the health information and technology industry and for sustained leadership in the advancement of the HIMSS mission.

THA Announces New President/CEO

November 8, 2021

Following a nationwide search, the Texas Hospital Association has selected longtime advocacy veteran John Hawkins to lead the organization, replacing Ted Shaw who retires at the end of the year.

THA Statement On Action To Prohibit Vaccines

October 27, 2021

The Texas Hospital Association issues the following statement on new state action attempting to prohibit vaccine m

Texas Hospital Association Partners With Indoor Air Filtration System

October 1, 2021

Integrated Viral Protection (IVP), a Houston-based biodefense indoor air filtration system, and the Texas Hospital Association, the leading advocacy voice for Texas hospitals and health care systems today announced a partnership to offer novel heated HEPA air filtration to THA member hospitals.

THA Statement On State Staffing

August 10, 2021

The following is a statement from Ted Shaw, Texas Hospital Association president/CEO, on the state’s announcement regarding out-of-state personnel to help respond to the recent COVID-19 surge.

THA Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

July 29, 2021

The following is a statement from Ted Shaw, Texas Hospital Association president/CEO, on the issue of mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies for hospital personnel.

THA Statement On Medicaid Waiver Action

April 16, 2021

The following is a statement from Ted Shaw, Texas Hospital Association president/CEO, on the federal government’s action today to rescind the 10-year Medicaid 1115 waiver extension that was granted by the previous administration. Set to be in place through 2030, the waiver extension would have provided life-saving health care funding for Texas.

THA Statement On Texas House Health Care Plan

April 7, 2021

The following is a statement from Ted Shaw, Texas Hospital Association president/CEO, on Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s plan to address health care issues during the 2021 legislative session.

Phyllis Cowling Of United Regional Health Care System Receives Prestigious Earl M. Collier Award

March 27, 2021

The Texas Hospital Association names Phyllis Cowling, president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, as the recipient of the 2020 Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration in recognition of her dedication to the health care industry. The award was presented at THA’s 2021 Annual Conference and Expo – held virtually this year. 

UT Health Tyler Receives THA’s Bill Aston Award for Quality

March 10, 2021

(AUSTIN, Texas – March 10, 2021)  – The Texas Hospital Association named UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the UT Health East Texas health system, as a recipient of the 2020 Bill Aston Award for Quality.