From ensuring Texans’ access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance to protecting hospital payments, read the federal policy priorities Texas hospitals are working to address with the U.S. Congress.

Following CMS' approval of a 10-year extension of Texas' Medicaid 1115 Waiver in January, CMS subsequently rescinded the extension in April. Learn more about the work to renegotiate and secure the 10-year extension.

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Get the key updates on Medicare and Medicaid, the two government-sponsored programs that provide a significant portion of Texas hospitals’ patient revenue. 

Learn about Texas hospitals’ work to stop harmful reductions to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.

Texas hospitals are working with the U.S. Congress to identify a solution to ensure Texas patients no longer receive surprise medical bills for emergency or unplanned out-of-network health care services.

Texas hospitals are working through various quality initiatives to ensure that Texas is the safest state in the nation for mothers and babies.

Search for federal legislators by ZIP code. Information about each member of Congress is available online along with a link to his/her website. Each member has a “contact us” page for communication via email with the office.

Follow THA's social media accounts to get updates on THA’s whitepapers as soon as they're released and hear the latest news on Texas hospitals' advocacy work and quality initiatives.