John Hawkins

President/CEO of @texashospitals. Advocating on behalf of Texas hospitals, health systems and the health care providers we all depend on.

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@txhospitalsCEO is making a new four-legged friend at #THA2023. Meet the therapy dogs strolling on the floor at the exhibit hall!

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CEO John Hawkins opens THA’s annual conference with energy and a packed crowd — all working to ensure hospitals exist as life savers and critical infrastructure for years to come. “Only Texas can turn defeat into legend.” #THA2023

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Extreme pressure on life-saving hospitals creates risk for patients and the state’s overall health. Hospitals are critical infrastructure for communities and serve as a backbone for health, safety, jobs and stability.

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A new report shows that nearly one out of every 10 Texas hospitals is at serious risk of closure, and almost half of all Texas hospitals face negative operating margins this year. Meanwhile, hospitals face skyrocketing expenses, workforce shortages and millions in losses.

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The new issue of Texas Hospitals discusses educational programs helping to develop strong health care leaders, including THA's Leadership Fellows Program. I always recommend the fellows program to colleagues looking to learn more about the policy landscape. Check out the article:

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The entire Texas hospital community grieves with @mhshospitals for the two health care heroes who lost their lives in yesterday’s tragic shooting. Our hearts are with the families and health care workers who are left in the wake of this senseless act of violence.

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Thank you to the health care professionals who attended #QBH2022. We covered the industry's most pressing issues, such as workforce shortages, equity in behavioral health, and the latest policy developments ahead of the 2023 legislative session.

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Dr. Gajanan Gaitonde from Uvalde Memorial Hospital joined us at the Quality & Behavioral Health Conference and we were able to share the recent Texas Hospitals magazine issue highlighting UMH and South Texas hospitals' emergency preparedness and response.

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I am very proud of everything this cohort of @texashospitals Leadership Fellows have achieved so far in this program. It’s crucial that health care leaders are equipped with knowledge of health care policy so they can impact it in the future. #txlege

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Hospitals are critical to stabilizing health care for all Texans. When we look to the future, we must protect hospitals’ ability to respond to public health emergencies and ensure the Texas safety net is strong.

Read the full article by @txhospitalsCEO on @TexasTribune below.

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Behavioral health is top-of-mind for health care professionals in Texas. To address the outstanding need for quality and behavioral health education, @texashospitals has launched its Quality & Behavioral Health Conference. I hope to see you there in October.

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Thread: Workforce – and the pandemic’s exacerbating impact on it – are the focus of every hospital today. THA testified to a Texas senate committee Tuesday on ways state lawmakers can help with the current workforce crisis.

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The next session of the Texas Legislature is just months away and we're already laying the foundation for @texashospitals priorities. #txlege

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On Tuesday at the Capitol, THA’s Jennifer Banda (far right) – alongside John Henderson of @torchnet – stressed the impact of the pandemic on the health care workforce and asked for Senate lawmakers’ help bolstering that pipeline through crucial state investments.

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Navigating health care can be daunting for most. Join me virtually on Wednesday to hear from a panel of experts from @molinahealth, @UTHealthSA, @TAMUHealth on how we can work together to ensure the health landscape is benefitting every Texan. https://t.co/KQkG046Cup

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Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde hit Texas through the heart. If you are looking to help the Uvalde community, consider some of these options.

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1/4 Texans help Texans. Time and time again, we come together and yesterday’s tragedy in Uvalde is no exception.

Here’s how to help the Uvalde community right now. ⬇️

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Last week, the @texashospitals team visited with more than a dozen congressional offices to advocate on behalf of Texas hospitals. I'm grateful for the many discussions on provider finance, COVID-19 relief and workforce shortages, among other topics affecting Texas hospitals.

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It was an honor to meet with @CMSGov Administrator @BrooksLaSureCMS last week to discuss Texas hospitals’ progress to address social determinants of health, workforce challenges and improving maternal outcomes for Texas moms.

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Happy #NursesDay to all the nurses across the state, nation and world. We at THA are proud to serve and represent you.

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Today and every day, we are grateful for Texas nurses. To all the current, future and retired nurses, thank you for the selfless care and service you provide to communities across Texas! #NursesDay #NursesWeek

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Today's reinstatement of the Texas 1115 Medicaid waiver extension is a step forward for continued access to care and the health of our state. THA will continue to work closely with state and federal partners on the waiver and other programs supporting our hospitals.

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CMS has withdrawn its rescission of Texas' 10-year Medicaid 1115 waiver extension. "Today's decision creates certainty following months of ambiguity during an ongoing pandemic," says THA President and CEO John Hawkins.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/jifRUVkkrE

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THA welcomes the recent approval of three payment programs supporting TX Medicaid providers as an important step forward in securing the health care safety net. While more work is needed, we look forward to continuing to advance this critical issue.

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The 2022 cohort of THA’s Leadership Fellows recently convened in Austin and I am so impressed with the exemplary health care professionals who will participate in this year’s program. I look forward to seeing how they make an impact on Texas’ health care policies!