Texas Hospital Association

04/22/2026

Preparation for the 2026 THA Annual Conference is well underway as we prepare to welcome Texas hospital leaders to Fort Worth on Sept. 22–23.

Registration open ✅
Omni Fort Worth site visit ✅
Keynote speakers confirmed ✅
Agenda announcements 🔜

For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/3QljmCJ. https://bit.ly/3QljmCJ

Will we see you in Fort Worth? Let us know in the comments 👇

04/21/2026

You’ve heard the term “facility fees,” but what does it really mean for hospitals and patients?

THA President/CEO John Hawkins explains how these fees help cover the real cost of care – supporting staff, equipment and access to services across Texas communities.

They’re not lining pockets – they’re essential.

🔗 ➡️ Read the full story now on The Scope: https://bit.ly/48iqFB7https://bit.ly/48iqFB7

04/20/2026

𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🔦: Donate Life Month

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?

Tears of gratitude flowed as fourteen patients who comprised the first-in-the-nation seven-paired liver transplant exchange met for the first time, all thanks to THA member hospital University Health in San Antonio.

NBC Nightly News provided national coverage of University Health Transplant Institute’s achievement by reporting on the complex matching and surgical process during this .

Watch the touching moment below 👇

44 likes, 4 comments. "Organ donors and recipients come together for emotional meeting"

04/20/2026

Last week, THA held the first of three hospital listening sessions to better understand the challenges driving rising health care costs.

This session featured hospitals in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and highlighted key insights, experiences and concerns related to cost pressures and other factors affecting their ability to serve patients and communities.

THA appreciates the opportunity to hear directly from member hospitals and looks forward to continuing these conversations throughout the interim.

04/16/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: Behavioral health leaders and stakeholders from across Texas recently came together at THA for a roundtable on the ongoing challenges of crisis response – and the impact of the strain on emergency departments, first responders and care teams.

The conversation highlighted the need for stronger coordination across providers, community services and local partners, while recognizing the complexities of serving a state as large and diverse as Texas.

“This was a true collaboration amongst stakeholders and led by THA members,” shared THA's Benjamin Williams.

“From neighboring communities to far corners of the state, attendees heard new perspectives, shared common concerns, and identified some priorities that we are going to carry forward as we continue this conversation. We have a long way to go, but this was a great step.”

04/16/2026

What does going “𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥” in health care really look like?

In Texas, it looks like hospitals delivering 𝟭𝟲𝟮% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 in charity care than required - ensuring patients get the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay.

According to the most recent data, 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 met their legal charity care and community benefit requirements. From free and discounted care to programs that support food access, transportation, and long-term health, Texas hospitals are showing up for their communities every day.

Hear how charity care and community benefit are being put into action at Texas hospitals in the video below 👇

04/15/2026

Facing a urgent flurry of financial, regulatory and reputational pressures that demand strategy, THA’s inaugural Managed Care & Finance Summit sought to confront these challenges head-on. One takeaway from the two days of gathering? Hospitals will have “to get off defense and be on the offensive.”

Find the event recap and learn about other important points on The Scope: https://bit.ly/4mwXznA

04/13/2026

𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🔦: Last Wednesday, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing examining fraud and abuse in social services programs across the state. When discussing health programs, several invited experts testified that Texas is one of the strongest states in preventing fraud, waste and abuse.

While fraud allegations in Minnesota and California were used as examples for why Texas must step up to the plate, the Texas Medicaid program remains one of the leanest and least hospitable in the nation for fraud and abuse.

As we navigate the interim and several health care-related charges, THA remains dedicated to uplifting the vital work Texas hospitals are doing and working with legislators to address rising costs and identify solutions that strengthen access to care for all Texans.

04/10/2026

A story of rural Texans driving the equivalent of “San Francisco and back every week” for cancer care isn’t just a headline – it’s a reality check.

To meet the rising need for more local cutting-edge treatment in Childress, a small rural hospital (Childress Regional Medical Center) made a bold investment in an infusion center; a physician travels hundreds of miles to meet with patients and care teams coordinate with major medical centers to deliver advanced care close to home.

The result? Patients ringing the bell cancer-free, not hundreds of miles away, but surrounded by their family and community.

Behind stories like this lie a hard truth: these efforts are not easy to sustain. Rural hospitals facing program closures and funding cuts are innovating and going the extra mile to care for Texans. The question is whether policy will meet them there. As the Texas House begins work on its 2026 interim charges, there’s a clear opportunity to support the life-saving work being done:

🔵 Public Health: Ensure the Texas Rural Health Transformation Program supports long-term stability for hospitals

🔵 Appropriations: Invest in and expand rural health care infrastructure

No Texan should have to measure their chance at survival in miles traveled. Sustained investment, workforce support and thoughtful oversight are necessary to ensure hospital lifelines stay close to home.

Read the full story of Childress’ cancer care coordination below 🔗👇

As cancer care becomes both more advanced and more specialized, options in rural areas have shrunk.

04/10/2026

Ever wonder about the people at THA working to shape and advance legislation that protects patients, supports hospitals and sustains access to quality health care throughout Texas?

Meet the policy team making it happen. Learn more about THA's policy team and their impact now on The Scope:

04/09/2026

Over the last day and a half, the inaugural THA Managed Care and Finance Summit brought Texas hospital leaders to Austin for conversations centered on managed care, reimbursement and the financial realities facing hospitals today.

Sessions explored strategies for identifying reimbursement issues, navigating cost report challenges and strengthening hospitals’ financial footing – alongside discussions on charity care, community benefits and telling hospitals’ story.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this first summit a strong start.

𝗔𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?

04/08/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? According to the most recent available data, 100% of nonprofit hospitals in Texas met their legal charity care and community benefit requirements in 2024?

And because everything is bigger in Texas, these hospitals also provided $3.4 billion more in charity care than required – delivering free or discounted care to patients who need it most.

Watch THA’s new video to learn about the compassionate care and vital services that nonprofit and all reporting hospitals across Texas provide, which protect financially and physically vulnerable patients and strengthen their communities. ⬇️