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Recent News Releases from the Texas Hospital Association
Texas Hospitals Offer Strategies to Support Health Care Workers
July 7, 2020
With COVID-19 hospitalization continuing to rise, Texas hospitals and state public health experts urge everyone to provide emotional support and care to the health care workers on the frontlines in Texas.
THA Statement On Executive Order
June 25, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association issues the following statement regarding today’s new state executive order related to the suspension of elective surgeries in certain areas and pausing the reopening of Texas.
Hospitals Report Substantial Capacity for COVID-19
June 24, 2020
On a call with Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday evening, Texas hospitals reported they have the necessary capacity to continue caring for the influx of COVID-19 patients, highlighting that surge plans also are in place and can be activated as needed to serve increased patient volume.
THA Statement on COVID-19 Hospitalizations
June 22, 2020
With hospitalizations on the rise, Texas hospitals are underscoring Gov. Greg Abbott’s message today, encouraging everyone to follow personal precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including masking in public places and limiting gatherings as much as possible. THA issues the following statement on hospitalizations rising and on personal precautions from Ted Shaw, president and CEO of the Texas Hospital Association:
Hospitals Recognized Nationally Amid COVID-19 Response
May 9, 2020
As hospitals across the country prepare to celebrate National Hospital Week May 10 – 16, the Texas Hospital Association emphasizes hospitals’ important role in Texas communities and the fight against COVID-19.
Texas Hospitals Respond to COVID-19
March 20, 2020
Texas hospitals moved quickly to tighten visitor policies, advocate for funding and personal protective equipment, address non-essential procedures and request childcare flexibilities for health care workers to ensure hospital COVID-19 preparedness. Texas hospitals are working with state leaders to continue strengthening the infrastructures in place to respond, and additional resources are needed to protect health care workers and the general public.
Texas Hospitals Convene New COVID-19 Taskforce
March 12, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association today will convene its new COVID-19 Taskforce, comprised of select Texas hospital leaders, to address the most pressing concerns for hospitals preparing for and responding to the 2019 novel disease. Among other things, the taskforce will:
Texas Congressional Delegation Voices Concern to CMS Over Harmful Medicaid Rule
March 11, 2020
Today, all 36 members of the Texas Congressional House delegation signed onto a bipartisan letter, expressing concern to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about the expected impact of the proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule on Texas hospitals, patients and the Texas economy. U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville), Marc Veasey (D-Fort Worth), Pete Olson (R-Sugar Land) and Lizzie Pannill Fletcher (D-Houston) co-led the effort.
Texas Hospitals Testify on COVID-19 Priorities, Concerns
March 10, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association testified before the Texas House Public Health Committee today about COVID-19 and hospitals’ work to prepare.
Nathan Tudor Of El Campo Memorial Hospital Receives Pioneer Award From Texas Hospital Association
February 18, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association awarded its Pioneer Award to El Campo Memorial Hospital CEO Nathan Tudor for his success in financial operations and expanding El Campo’s services to the community.