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Recent News Releases from the Texas Hospital Association
Shannon Health System Receives The Texas Hospital Association’s Bill Aston Award For Quality
February 18, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association named Shannon Health System as the recipient of the 2019 Bill Aston Award for Quality in the non-teaching hospital category. THA presented the award Feb. 14 at the 2020 THA Annual Conference and Expo in San Antonio.
Houston Methodist Hospital, The Woodlands Receives The Texas Hospital Association’s Bill Aston Award For Quality
February 18, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association named Houston Methodist Hospital, The Woodlands as the recipient of the 2019 Bill Aston Award for Quality in the small, urban hospital category. THA presented the award Feb. 14 at the 2020 THA Annual Conference and Expo in San Antonio.
CHI St. Luke’s Health Receives The Texas Hospital Association’s Bill Aston Award For Quality
February 18, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association named CHI St. Luke’s in Houston as the recipient of the 2019 Bill Aston Award for Quality in the large teaching hospital category. THA presented the award Feb. 14 at the 2020 THA Annual Conference and Expo in San Antonio.
George Hernández Of University Health System Receives Prestigious Texas Hospital Association Earl M. Collier Award For Distinguished Health Care Administration
February 18, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association named George Hernández, J.D., president and CEO of University Health System in San Antonio, as the recipient of the 2019 Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration in recognition of his dedication to the health care industry for the last 30 years. THA presented the award Feb. 13 at the 2020 THA Annual Conference and Expo in San Antonio.
Texas Hospitals Unveil State and Federal Policy Priorities
February 11, 2020
The Texas Hospital Association today announced its key public policy priorities for the year, with a special focus on ensuring quality care for patients and supporting a strong health care infrastructure for Texas.
THA Announces Key Behavioral Health Priorities
October 9, 2019
In advance of its 2019 Behavioral Health Conference, the Texas Hospital Association outlines public policy priorities focused on strengthening the state’s behavioral health system to meet the needs of Texas.
Texas Hospital Association Names New Vice President of Communications
October 2, 2019
The Texas Hospital Association has selected Carrie C. Williams as its new vice president of communications, effective Oct. 2. In this role, Williams will oversee the strategic communications department, including advocacy communications, marketing efforts, press relations and the overall THA brand.
Texas Hospital Association Statement on Proposed Rule to Require Disclosure of Hospital and Health Insurer Negotiated Payments
August 27, 2019
Texas Hospital Association Statement on Proposed Rule to Require Disclosure of Hospital and Health Insurer Negotiated Payments AUSTIN, Texas – The following is a statement from Ted Shaw, Texas Hospital Association president/CEO, on the proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to require disclosure of negotiated payment amounts between health insurance companies and hospitals:
Physician, Hospital Groups Distribute Urgent Measles Advisory
August 6, 2019
(Aug. 6, 2019) – Texas doctors and hospitals have a new tool to fight the ever-increasing measles threat, as the number of people sickened by the infectious yet preventable disease climbs.
Texas Hospital Association Statement on President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Hospital Price Transparency
June 25, 2019
The following is a statement from Ted Shaw, Texas Hospital Association president/CEO, on the Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to issue a rule requiring hospitals to disclose the amounts health insurers and patients pay for health care services: