Texas Hospital Association

Texas Hospital Association A trade association representing the interests of Texas hospitals and health care systems.

Texas hospitals and the 369,000 health care professionals they employ share one overarching mission: to make quality, compassionate, affordable health care accessible to all Texans. THAโ€™s experienced team has earned a reputation among Texas hospitals as the go-to resource and thought leader in hospital-related:
- Education;
- Advocacy; and
- Issues.

05/22/2026

Due to tremendous interest, the Health and Human Services Commission extended several grant deadlines for the Rural Health Transformation Program, also known as Rural Texas Strong. Notably, initiatives 1, 4 and 6 have updated deadlines, with applications now due in June.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€:

Make Rural Texans Healthy Again (Initiative 1, Part 2) โ€“ Open to all rural hospitals, with applications due June 4 at 10:30 a.m. CT.

Next Generation of the Small Town Doctor and Team (Initiative 4) โ€“ Open to all rural providers, with applications due June 9 at 10:30 a.m. CT.

Infrastructure and Capital Investments for Rural Texas (Initiative 6, Part 1) โ€“ Open to all licensed rural providers, with applications due June 10 at 10:30 a.m. CT.

๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory alerting health profess...
05/22/2026

๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory alerting health professionals about the new outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. As of May 19, no cases of the disease have been reported in the United States, and the risk to the U.S. public is considered low.

The Democratic Republic of Congoโ€™s soccer team is scheduled to train in Houston and play a game during next monthโ€™s World Cup. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services is working with the CDC, FIFA and local health departments to protect the health and safety of Texans.

Clinicians are advised to consider either the currently active Ebola or Bundibugyo strains in patients whoโ€™ve recently traveled or been exposed and are presenting compatible symptoms, and test for similar illnesses.

In a state where one in five youth and more than a third of adults experience mental health challenges, the behavioral h...
05/20/2026

In a state where one in five youth and more than a third of adults experience mental health challenges, the behavioral healthcare system is being asked to meet growing needs with limited resources โ€“ placing increasing strain on hospitals, emergency departments and behavioral health providers across Texas.

Read more about what mental and behavioral crisis response look like in Texas on The Scope: https://bit.ly/4fzPMnj

This is what hospital vision looks like in Texas: Wielding scissors and a desire to serve more patients amid tremendous ...
05/20/2026

This is what hospital vision looks like in Texas: Wielding scissors and a desire to serve more patients amid tremendous growth, local leaders symbolically โ€œsnippedโ€ barriers to access to care for thousands of families across Seguin and Guadalupe County.

It took strong advocacy, persistence and healthy state partnerships to get here.

What began as an idea planted by Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation CEO Elaine Bennett grew into a transformational investment in patients and the community. A new 27,000-square-foot facility in Seguin, set to formally open June 1, expands access to primary care, imaging and laboratory services for the community. At a packed community reception, healthcare trailblazers and local leaders formally commemorated the launch of the new Laurel Medical Office Building, part of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center.

This expansion took:

โ˜‘๏ธ Relentless advocacy

โ˜‘๏ธ Bipartisan collaboration

โ˜‘๏ธ Leaders willing to champion healthcare

GRMC, the only city-county-owned hospital in Texas, successfully advocated for $10 million in the state budget approved during the 88th Legislature.

The new facility was made possible by a slew of leaders and experts who were on hand for the ceremony, including Judith Zaffirini, Texas State Senator, former Rep. John Kuempel, hospital CEO Robert Haynes, local elected officials, community leaders and countless partners who believed in the vision.

The 2026 THA Leadership Fellows cohort stepped into the spotlight during Module III last week, sharpening their advocacy...
05/19/2026

The 2026 THA Leadership Fellows cohort stepped into the spotlight during Module III last week, sharpening their advocacy skills through mock testimony exercises that mirror the fast-paced realities of the legislative process.

"Programs like THA Leadership Fellows are invaluable because they help prepare hospital leaders to navigate policy discussions, communicate effectively with lawmakers and advocate for the patients, teams and communities they serve every day," said Lindsay Thompson, vice president of education and governance programs at THA.

As Texas hospitals prepare for the 90th Legislative Session, the THA Leadership Fellows program continues to strengthen hospital leadersโ€™ advocacy skills and prepare them for the conversations shaping healthcare policy in Texas.

๐Ÿ”— Applications for the 2027 Leadership Fellows cohort, which begins in November 2026, are now open: https://bit.ly/4wJb2xi

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Early voting for Texas primary runoff elections starts today and runs through May 22.Winning candidates from these ra...
05/18/2026

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Early voting for Texas primary runoff elections starts today and runs through May 22.

Winning candidates from these races will advance to Novemberโ€™s general midterm elections โ€“ and in Texas, primary elections often play a major role in shaping future policy decisions, including those impacting hospitals, patients and the broader health care system.

๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€:

๐Ÿ”ต Early voting
May 18โ€“22

๐Ÿ”ต Primary Runoff Election Day
May 26

Texas voters must be registered to participate. Check your registration status and nearest polling location by visiting votetexas.gov.

05/16/2026

To wrap up a great week celebrating Texas hospitals and the care teams serving communities across the state, we asked Texas hospital leaders to weigh in on some of the internetโ€™s most Googled questions about hospitals. ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ”Ž

What are some of your most pressing hospital questions? Let us know in the comments below!

We can't celebrate without acknowledging the incredible charity care and community benefit work that Texas hospitals d...
05/15/2026

We can't celebrate without acknowledging the incredible charity care and community benefit work that Texas hospitals do. Texasโ€™ nonprofit hospitals deliver billions of dollars in free and discounted care annually to patients unable to pay. In 2024, Texas nonprofit hospitals provided $14.9 billion in charity care and community benefits. That includes $3.4 billion more free and discounted care than the state requires.

However, for hospitals to continue going above and beyond in providing this vital care to communities, they must be financially sound. Medicaid base reimbursement rates fall well below the cost of care, reimbursing only 72% of inpatient costs and 75% of outpatient costs. In 2025, Texas provided $27B in Medicaid and uninsured care, but Medicaid base and supplemental payments left Texas $9B short after factoring in the 40% of supplemental payments Texas hospitals finance themselves.

Addressing this shortfall helps ensure that Texas hospitals can continue to thrive in their communities and provide the best quality of care to Texans.

Through an innovative partnership with the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, United Regional Health Care System is expanding...
05/15/2026

Through an innovative partnership with the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, United Regional Health Care System is expanding access to preventive care and nutrition support for families across Wichita County.โค๏ธ

United Regionalโ€™s Mobile Pantry Health Screenings Program brings free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, vaccinations, health education and care navigation directly into communities facing some of the regionโ€™s most significant health disparities.

Between 2022 and 2024, the program reached more than 31,000 households and helped connect thousands of individuals with elevated health risks to ongoing care and support services.

๐Ÿ”— Read more about how United Regional is improving community health through preventive care and nutrition services, now on The Scope: https://bit.ly/4eEtoZO

Nearly 90% of patients served at Clarity Child Guidance Center have experienced some form of trauma โ€“ a reality that has...
05/14/2026

Nearly 90% of patients served at Clarity Child Guidance Center have experienced some form of trauma โ€“ a reality that has shaped the organizationโ€™s approach to care for more than a decade. ๐Ÿฅ

In 2025, Clarity earned the Level 1 Foundational Trauma-Informed Care Organizational Certification, recognizing its commitment to creating environments centered on safety, trust, collaboration and empowerment for both patients and staff.

As mental health needs among children and adolescents continue to grow, Clarityโ€™s work reflects the importance of building systems of care that recognize the long-term impact of trauma while helping children and families heal.

๐Ÿ”— Read more about how Clarity Child Guidance Center is expanding trauma-informed mental health care for youth, now on The Scope: https://bit.ly/4eEtoZO

Just days apart, three young boys facing end-stage heart failure underwent life-saving heart transplants through Texas C...
05/13/2026

Just days apart, three young boys facing end-stage heart failure underwent life-saving heart transplants through Texas Childrenโ€™s Hospitalโ€™s nationally recognized pediatric heart transplant program. ๐Ÿฅ

Each case required around-the-clock coordination between pediatric cardiologists, transplant surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists and transplant coordinators to stabilize the children and prepare for surgery.

Beyond the clinical complexity, the boys formed a bond while recovering alongside one another โ€“ a reminder of the human connection that exists at the center of pediatric care.

๐Ÿ”— Read more about how Texas Childrenโ€™s Hospital is transforming pediatric heart care through transplant innovation, now on The Scope: https://bit.ly/4eEtoZO

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