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Recent News Releases from the Texas Hospital Association
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.
Texas Hospital Association Announces Annual Award Winners
February 15, 2024
Today the Texas Hospital Association announced its annual award winners during the THA Annual Conference, hosted virtually and in-person in Dallas.
Texas Hospitals, Nurses Launch Toolkit to Help Prevent Violence Against Health Workers
December 13, 2023
Texas hospitals have partnered with Texas nurses to launch a new workplace violence prevention toolkit to guide hospitals in the implementation of two new state laws designed to bolster protection for health care employees.
Texas Hospitals Sound Alarm on Legislation That Would Dismantle Outpatient Hospital Care
March 29, 2023
A new bill gaining traction at the Texas Capitol would have devastating impacts on access to health care and health care affordability. House Bill 1692 – set for a Texas House committee hearing on Thursday – would prohibit “facility fee” payments for health care services provided off a hospital campus. The Texas Hospital Association calls the legislation “unprecedented and dangerous,” as it will shutter outpatient clinics and dismantle access to care.
Texas Hospital Association Announces Annual Award Winners
February 14, 2023
The Texas Hospital Association is currently hosting its THA Annual Conference & Expo virtually and in-person in Austin. THA’s 2022 award winners were announced to attendees from across the state during today’s conference events.
Christopher Durovich of Children’s Health Receives Prestigious Earl M. Collier Award
February 14, 2023
The Texas Hospital Association names Christopher Durovich, FACHE, president and CEO of Children’s Health, as the recipient of the 2022 Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration in recognition of his dedication to the health care industry.