The Scope: Q4 in Review

Q4 2023

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Member Spotlights The Scope is the blog of the Texas Hospital Association. From articles about innovative products and services to in-depth pieces on current issues and trends, The Scope provides relevant insights that health care executives can use in supporting their hospitals.

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For the 12 days leading up to Christmas, THA is honoring 12 health care heroes from across Texas who have made a remarkable difference in their hospital and their community. Please join us in celebrating and thanking our 2023 health care heroes:

12 D AY S O F

H E A LT H C A R E H E R O E S The countdown to Christmas has begun and THA is celebrating the holiday season by highlighting 12 health care heroes making a difference in Texas hospitals.

Ana Acosta

Molly Miller

UMC El Paso

Medical City Dallas

Kiama Bryant

Dr. Paras Patel

Medical City McKinney

JPS Health

Lucas Friedel

Dr. Erin Perez

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

University Health

Melody Gardner

Mary Stankus

Parkland Health

CHRISTUS St. Michael

Cassandra Hellard

Rhonda Trotter

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Each year, the holiday spirit only amplifies the gratitude and admiration we have for health care professionals in Texas hospitals. Although we celebrate their hard work and dedication year-round, health care workers’ unwavering commitment and compassionate care means even more to their patients and their community during the holiday season.

El Paso Children’s Hospital

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

Neely Helton

Team JamieLynn and AmieLynn

That’s why Texas health care heroes deserve special thanks from all of us during this time of year!

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Cook Children’s Medical Center

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Additional Member News Articles

Newsmakers THA’s Newsmakers highlights leaders from THA member hospitals and health systems making headlines in Texas health care. Please join in congratulating our Newsmakers.

Written by Julia Mann

2023 Wrapped on The Scope Here are some of the moments that defined 2023 for the Texas Hospital Association and our members.

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Learning to Affect Change for Rural Texas Hospitals How a THA Leadership Fellows Program capstone project for Titus Regional Medical Center’s Kathy Griffis went from spark of inspiration to statewide policy.

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OCTOBER Jonathan Clarke, MD Medical City Healthcare

Jeffrey Nitzsche, MD St. David’s South Austin Medical Center

Grant Wicklund CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System

Michael Labrador Heart Hospital of Austin

Emma Maria MontesEwing South Texas Health System McAllen

Alejandro Romero Del Sol Medical Center

Marco Lozano Laredo Medical Center

Kevin Parsley CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System

Kevin Stevenson, DHA, MBA, FACHE Ascension Providence

Christina Mathis Medical City Frisco

Casey Robertson CHRISTUS ShreveportBossier Health System

Megan Gallegos, DNP, BS, RN, NEA-BC Medical City McKinney

NOVEMBER

Serving Those Who Served: How Rodney Gonzalez, M.D., Remains Dedicated to Veterans’ Health THA sat down with Amarillo VA Health System Director Rodney S. Gonzalez, M.D., to discuss his military service and career in health care leadership ahead of Veterans Day.

Halloween in Texas Hospitals Texas health care workers, patients, families and communities come together to celebrate Halloween in hospitals.

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Remembering Elizabeth Sjoberg, J.D., RN

Have a colleague making news in Texas health care?

Send us a nomination for THA Newsmakers!

THA remembers the life and career of former employee and long-time health care advocate Elizabeth Sjoberg.

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Legislative News Articles

Latest Legislature

THA, TNA Release New Show and Tell: Hosting Toolkit to Help Hospitals a Lawmaker at Your Prevent Workplace Violence Hospital Resource contains information on major new laws, sample policies and more.

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Here’s THA’s guide to arranging a tour of your facility with a member of the Texas Legislature.

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Keeping the Lifeblood Flowing: National Rural Health Day THA reflects on the integral presence of hospitals in Texas’ most remote areas, and continues advocating for policy improvements to help care for those communities.

The COVID Compromise: Fighting for Safe Hospitals By pushing for safeguards in COVID-19 vaccine mandate ban, THA ensures facilities won’t have their hands tied if an employee chooses not to be immunized.

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Industry Issues

Industry Issues

Cold and Flu Season: Nothing to Sneeze At

Social Media Marketing for Rural Hospitals

Stopping the spread is key not just to a healthy populace, but also for healthy hospitals.

A simple framework by rural hospital marketers for hospitals with limited bandwidth and budget for social media marketing.

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Hospitals’ Guide to Balancing Internal and External Threat Management THA’s chief strategy officer offers actionable advice for balancing IT investment and operational risk to ensure hospitals have a robust cybersecurity strategy.

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Addressing The Surge of Texas Data Breach Rates Texas health care facilities remain heavily targeted by cyber attacks, resulting in 13 million records exposed since 2020. Improving medical device security is the next necessary step for many facilities.

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Industry Issues Hospitals Squelch Looming Trouble in COVID, Immigration Bills December 2023

Contingency Fee Agreements May Be the Right Prescription

Money Attracts But Fails to Retain New Physicians

When construction or insurance professionals breach the standard of care, hiring legal specialists on a contingency fee basis might be the right remedy for a hospital’s bottom line.

New research from MGMA and Jackson Physician Search explores what residents and fellows want in their first jobs, as well as what could influence them to stay.

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From The CEO's Desk Notes from John Hawkins, President and CEO of the Texas Hospital Association

Texas Hospitals Going Above and Beyond on Charity, Indigent Care November 2023 Read Now

Build a Model of Recurring Revenue with CCM Chronic Care Management can help you generate consistent, recurring revenue streams for your health system or practice.

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Houston Methodist and US Acute Care Solutions Partner for Emergency Medicine Services Long-term partnerships focusing on high-quality patient care.

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Rural Access is On the Ballot This November October 2023 Read Now

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