News

Featured

April 23, 2024

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Texas Medicaid

Here’s the deal: Texas Medicaid managed care covers 4 million Texans with the tailored coverage, care coordination, and access…

Featured

April 4, 2024

A Critical Gap: The Need for Stronger Health Care Fraud and Abuse Protections in Texas

Disturbing trend: The New York Times recently added to a series of reports unravelling the financial motives behind a…

Featured

March 13, 2024

TAHP Strengthens its Team with Two Key Additions Ahead of Next Session

New Faces at TAHP: The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP) is thrilled to announce the addition of Greer…

Featured

February 29, 2024

Texas Leads the Way: Top 5 Things You Should Know About Employer-Provided Coverage

Here’s the deal: Employer-provided coverage delivers high-quality, affordable access to care for nearly 14 million Texans, spanning across businesses…

Featured

February 2, 2024

Good News: The No Surprises Act Protects Consumers from Over 10M Surprise Bills

What’s new: A recent AHIP and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association survey reveals the No Surprises Act (NSA) has prevented over 10…

Media Contact

Blake Hutson

Director of Public Affairs

bhutson@tahp2.local

June 11, 2021

SB 2038: Opportunity for Governor Abbott to Address FSER Price Gouging

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Texas has seen a dangerous trend of outrageous bills for COVID-19 testing, including numerous bills over $10,000. Most of these excessive bills are often tied to freestanding emergency rooms. Not only do these facilities overcharge for the test, they often pile on thousands of dollars in physician, facility, and observation fees. In many of these cases, Texas patients received drive-thru testing, where no medical care was delivered other than a simple COVID test.

June 9, 2021

Apply To Speak! – Texas Covered 2021

Covered Conference + Expo that will take place in person in Austin (COVID permitting) from November 8-10. The conference is the largest event of its kind in Texas and brings together decision-makers from across the health care spectrum—from major health plans, providers, and regulators, to legislators, journalists, academics, and more.

June 7, 2021

Medicaid Monday: Legislative Update

June 7, 2021 One week ago today, the 87th Texas Legislature completed the regular session. This Medicaid Monday we’re…

June 1, 2021

Prescription Drug Benefits Are A Big Problem for Small Businesses

A recent survey of small business owners provides a warning for policy makers. Nearly one in three small business owners that provide health coverage to employees has considered dropping it—the vast majority because costs are too high.

May 24, 2021

Medicaid Monday: Improving Client Communication

May 24, 2021 The managed care model has transformed Texas Medicaid from a disjointed, ineffective system to a more…

May 13, 2021

Overutilization by Hospitals Puts Texas Patients at Risk

When people visit a hospital, they are often in the most vulnerable position of their lives. They need to be able to trust that tests and treatments ordered for them are both safe and medically necessary.

1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 27

May 4, 2021

“Insurance-Like” Products Erode Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions

heduled to hear two bills that would allow “insurance-like” products that would create instability in the market, drive up premiums, and expose Texans, particularly those with pre-existing conditions, to significant liabilities.

May 3, 2021

Medicaid Monday: Celebrating Managed Care Nurses

Thursday kicks off Nurses Week, which runs from May 6 through 12 this year. While all nurses deserve to be celebrated, TAHP would like to highlight a special group of nurses in Medicaid managed care. Texans with complex medical needs in Medicaid have access to health plan nurses who provide one-on-one support and walk families through every step of the complicated and overwhelming health care system.

April 29, 2021

Legislators Need to Know the Cost of Health Care Mandates

When members of the Texas Legislature consider a bill, they often consider the fiscal note (an estimate of what new legislation would cost the state) to weigh the costs and benefits of the legislation and make a decision. But when it comes to health care, legislators also need to understand the financial impact new health insurance mandates have on Texas employers and families.

April 22, 2021

Prioritize Addressing Abuse in the Texas Commercial Market

While the Texas Legislature has devoted considerable resources to combating fraud, waste and abuse in the state’s Medicaid program, little has been done to combat the same issues in the commercial insurance market where abuse is 50% more prevalent and costs $75 billion more than in Medicaid.

April 19, 2021

Medicaid Monday: Texas Medicaid MCOs Work Beyond the Walls of a Doctor’s Office

Today’s Texas Medicaid health plans provide more than health care coverage—they connect Texans to the personalized care and support they need to stay healthy and live their lives to the fullest. Texas Medicaid health plans also provide services that go beyond the walls of a doctor’s office, including helping with transportation, coordinating meals, helping with housing and navigating challenges at school and work.

April 13, 2021

Texas Should Ban Efforts by Big Pharma to Manipulate Drug Costs

As the old joke goes, drug dealers always offer you the first hit for free because once they get you hooked, you’ll be back for more and willing to pay. When similar incentives are offered by Big Pharma for high-priced prescription drugs, the joke’s on patients and employers who pay for health coverage.

1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 24

Stay updated on the latest TAHP news

Articles written by TAHP’s team of policy experts that examine the research, trends, and impact of the most important health care policy issues facing Texas and the country today.

Weekly news clips assembled by the TAHP team that highlight the top headlines from the health insurance and health care worlds, as well as important political updates.

Become a Member and Stay Informed

For three decades, TAHP has been a leader on issues that improve the accessibility, value, and quality of health care in Texas. Learn more about how becoming a member of TAHP will strengthen your organization.