Opportunity for Influence in 2018
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! As … + Read More
Opportunity for Influence in 2018
2017 Annual Award Recipients
The following awards were presented during the THCA 2017 Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas. Congratulations to All! Outstanding Administrator: Kendra King, Duncanville Healthcare Center Public Information & Education … + Read More
Recognizing our 67th Convention & Trade Show Sponsors
Sponsorship Recognition Please take a moment to view THCA members who helped us make this year’s convention another success! Special Thanks to our Convention and THCAPAC at Convention Sponsors this year!. Trade Show … + Read More
News from the Regions
Three regions met in October and had wonderful turnouts. Regions Eight and Nine had a joint meeting in Arlington with CEU’s and a discussion about the implications of the CMS … + Read More
Warren Testifies on Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Long Term Care
WARREN TESTIFIES ON HURRICANE HARVEY’S IMPACT ON LONG TERM CARE More than one-third of Texas nursing facilities were located in counties affected by Hurricane Harvey, THCA President and CEO Kevin … + Read More
THCA Honors Two Senators for Long Term Care Support
THCA HONORS TWO SENATORS FOR LONG TERM CARE SUPPORT State Senators Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-McAllen) received awards from THCA last month for their work on behalf … + Read More
Updates to Account Activation for the TMHP Online Provider Portal
Updates to Account Activation for the TMHP Online Provider Portal Effective October 27, 2017 Information posted October 24, 2017 Effective October 27, 2017, the account activation webpage and online form … + Read More
HHS Modifies Provider Self-Reporting Portal to Reflect Additional Guidance
HHS Modifies Provider Self-Reporting Portal to Reflect Additional Guidance HHS Consumer Rights and Services has modified the Web-based Provider Self-Reporting Portal to incorporate additional guidance on the information required to … + Read More
Training Opportunities
Free April 2018 Training Opportunity for NFs to Participate in Nurses Optimizing Supportive Handfeeding (NOSH) Texas HHS is providing the NOSH Texas train-the-trainer program for 40 nursing facilities. A minimum … + Read More
Early Voting in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
Early Voting in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities HHSC issued Provider Letter 17-31 outlining a new temporary law related to early voting in a nursing facility (NF) or … + Read More