Texas Hospital Association

What Texas Hospital Association does

The Texas Hospital Association (THA) is a nonprofit membership association founded in 1930 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, that serves as the principal advocacy and member services organization for Texas hospitals and healthcare systems. THA represents more than 85% of the state's acute-care hospitals, which collectively employ over 400,000 healthcare professionals. Its core functions are legislative and regulatory advocacy at both the Texas Legislature (Austin) and U.S. Congress (Washington D.C.), policy research through white papers and reports, and operational support for member hospitals on workforce, finance, quality, and compliance issues.

THA's revenue model is multi-stream: tiered recurring membership dues (Active Institutional, Associate Institutional, Associate Corporate, and Personal categories), fee-based educational events (Annual Conference, webinars, Leadership Fellows, CAHQI workshops, EMTALA training), publications and white papers, and ancillary services operating through subsidiary entities including HOSPAC (a bipartisan PAC), THA Insurance Agency, THA Retirement Plan, and the THA Patient Safety Organization (PSO). The THA Annual Conference (held in Fort Worth) and the THA Advocacy App serve as primary member engagement touchpoints. Distribution is sales-led via direct outreach, a member Service Center, regional ambassadors, and an online store (store.tha.org).

The association's go-to-market targets acute-care hospitals, multi-hospital systems, safety-net hospitals, rural hospitals (Texas has 147), and affiliated organizations such as physician groups, health plans, ambulatory surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities, and academic institutions. THA has no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and operates as a 101-250 employee organization that maintains a near-saturation position in its defined Texas market.

Name

Texas Hospital Association

Legal name

Texas Hospital Association

Website

https://tha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

THA is a 1930-founded nonprofit hospital association headquartered in Austin, Texas, representing more than 85% of the state's acute-care hospitals and 400,000+ healthcare professionals through tiered membership, state and federal legislative advocacy, and member services including events, insurance, retirement, and patient safety programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Association Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB), Skilled Home Health (Medicare-Certified) Agencies (HLAFAEAA), Hospital-Based/Home Health System-Affiliated Skilled Home Health (HLADAFAB)

Keywords

• Hospital advocacy services
• Healthcare education programs
• Hospital compliance training
• Healthcare association membership
• Hospital insurance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership Dues: THA generates revenue primarily through membership dues from hospitals and healthcare systems across Texas. Multiple membership tiers exist: Active Institutional Membership (independent hospitals and multi-hospital systems), Associate Institutional Membership (federal/long-term care/state hospitals, physician groups, health plans, ambulatory care institutions), Associate Corporate Membership (healthcare-related organizations, academic institutions, out-of-state hospitals), and Personal Memberships (individuals associated with member institutions, students, military personnel, honorary members). Life Members pay a one-time $500 fee.
2. Educational Events and Programs: THA offers fee-based educational events including the Annual Conference, webinars, virtual learning series, Leadership Fellows program, CAHQI workshops, PSO Legal Forums, and EMTALA training. Discounted registration is provided to member hospitals. Revenue is generated through registration fees for these professional development and compliance training programs.
3. Publications and White Papers: THA publishes white papers, reports, and policy documents (e.g., What's Driving the Cost of Hospital Care, Medicaid/Medicare analyses, Behavioral Health Priorities). Some reports are freely available while others require member login, generating indirect value through thought leadership and policy influence.
4. Products and Services: THA offers a bookstore (store.tha.org), THA Insurance Agency, Retirement Plan services, and Technology Services. These ancillary services provide revenue streams beyond core membership dues.
5. HOSPAC Political Action Committee: HOSPAC is THA's bipartisan political action committee that supports candidates who understand the complexities of Texas hospitals. While HOSPAC is a separate entity (hospac.org), it works in tandem with THA and relies on contributions from member hospitals and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Texas Hospital Association is a statewide nonprofit membership association that serves Texas hospitals and health systems through legislative and regulatory advocacy, compliance and continuing education, patient safety and quality improvement programming, leadership development, and group insurance and retirement services. Members are institutional — typically hospitals, health systems, and related healthcare organizations — that pay dues and access the association's advocacy, training, and insurance programs. The organization represents more than 85% of Texas acute-care hospitals and reaches 400,000-plus healthcare professionals statewide.

Product overview

The Texas Hospital Association (THA) offers a portfolio of member services organized around advocacy, education, professional development, and operational support for Texas hospitals. The core offering includes the HOSPAC political action committee for legislative advocacy, the weekly Healthcare Advocate newsletter and The Scope blog for policy updates, and the annual THA Conference for professional education. THA provides specialized programs including the Leadership Fellows Program for hospital executives, the Patient Safety Organization (PSO) for regulatory compliance, and the CAHQI program for rural hospital quality improvement. Additional services encompass a bookstore offering Health Law and Hospital Signage manuals, retirement and insurance services, technology/data programs, and white papers addressing key healthcare policy issues. The THA Advocacy App provides mobile access to legislative alerts and policy resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOSPAC: Bipartisan political action committee that supports candidates who understand the complexities and challenges facing Texas hospitals

Products and services

• THA Institutional Membership Institutional membership for Texas hospitals, health systems, and related healthcare organizations; provides access to legislative advocacy, compliance education, peer networking, group benefits programs, and member publications. Covers 85%+ of Texas acute-care hospitals and 400,000+ healthcare professionals.
• THA Annual Conference Annual statewide conference for hospital executives, clinicians, and compliance leaders featuring educational sessions, keynote presentations, and exhibition of products and services relevant to Texas hospitals.
• Leadership Fellows Program Fees-based leadership development program designed for emerging healthcare leaders at Texas hospitals, providing structured training, mentoring, and cohort-based learning to build the next generation of Texas hospital executives.
• THA PSO (Patient Safety Organization) Federally recognized Patient Safety Organization providing member hospitals with patient safety event reporting, analysis, and learning programs that meet AHRQ PSO requirements and deliver confidential peer-learning opportunities.
• CAHQI Program Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement program serving rural and critical access hospitals in Texas, providing quality measurement, benchmarking, and improvement support tailored to small and rural facilities.
• THA Bookstore Online and in-person catalog of healthcare publications, compliance manuals, and reference materials sold to Texas hospital professionals and member institutions.
• THA Retirement Plan Group retirement plan product for employees of THA member hospitals, providing association-sponsored defined contribution/retirement vehicles with member-discounted pricing.
• THA Insurance Agency Association-affiliated insurance agency marketing property/casualty and other insurance products to employees of THA member hospitals and their families at member-discounted terms.
• HOSPAC Hospital Political Action Committee affiliated with THA; pools contributions from hospital leaders and supported individuals to back state and federal candidates friendly to Texas hospitals' policy agenda.
• THA Data Programs Data and benchmarking programs offered to THA member hospitals, providing Texas-specific hospital performance and operational benchmarks to inform internal improvement initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85%+ of Texas acute-care hospitals represented
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HOSPACcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHOSPAC is THA's bipartisan political action committee that works hand-in-hand with THA members to build relationships with lawmakers. It supports candidates who understand the complexities and challenges facing Texas hospitals. HOSPAC opens the door to better health care policy by supporting pro-hospital candidates at the state and federal levels. It has its own website (hospac.org) and logo. Authorization for PAC materials is made by Carrie Kroll, Texas Hospital Association.
• American Hospital Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHA works in coordination with the American Hospital Association on national hospital policy priorities including the 340B Drug Pricing Program. AHA's 340B Good Stewardship Principles are promoted to Texas hospital members. THA encourages member hospitals to commit to AHA's 340B Good Stewardship Principles and provides access to AHA resources including the 340B hospital commitment form, model letters, FAQs, and savings calculators.
• U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)coreOthersHRSA administers the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows eligible safety net hospitals to purchase outpatient pharmaceuticals at discounted prices. THA monitors and advocates on 340B policies at both state and federal levels in coordination with HRSA's program administration.
• Texas Association of Healthcare VolunteersminorOthersThe Texas Association of Healthcare Volunteers is listed as eligible for Associate Corporate Membership in THA, indicating an affiliated relationship between the two healthcare volunteer organizations in Texas.
• Texas Healthcare TrusteesminorOthersThe Texas Healthcare Trustees are listed as eligible for Associate Corporate Membership in THA, indicating an affiliated relationship between healthcare governance/trustee organizations in Texas.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)minorOthersTHA provides severe weather and emergency preparedness resources for member hospitals, referencing FEMA guidance alongside THA, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and other public health officials.
• Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)coreOthersTHA collaborates with Texas DSHS on infectious disease prevention resources, emergency preparedness, flu surveillance, and public health emergencies. DSHS is cited as a key partner for hospitals navigating hurricanes, pandemics, and other emergencies.
• Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)minorOthersTHA cites KFF data extensively in its policy positions on behavioral health, premium tax credits, and coverage expansion. KFF provides independent health policy research that THA uses to support its advocacy positions.
• UTHealth (UTHealth Houston School of Public Health)minorOthersTHA cites UTHealth research showing Texas ranks last in the nation in youth access to mental health care. UTHealth produces legislative initiative reports on child behavioral health that THA references in its advocacy for behavioral health funding and coverage.
• THA Endorsed Partner ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTHA operates an Endorsed Partner Program for business and partner inquiries. These partners provide products and services to member hospitals under THA's endorsement. Partners are managed through THA's hospital support services division.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ohio Hospital Association: Ohio statewide hospital association offering legislative advocacy, quality initiatives, and member events — directly comparable in mission and operating model to THA.
• Michigan Health & Hospital Association: Statewide hospital trade association providing advocacy, quality, and education services for Michigan hospitals — a structural peer to THA's advocacy + member services model.
• Hospital Association of New York State (HANYS): Statewide hospital advocacy and member services organization serving New York's broad and complex hospital landscape, comparable in scale and breadth of policy engagement to THA.
• Georgia Hospital Association: Georgia statewide hospital advocacy and member services organization covering a comparable mix of urban and rural hospitals — directly comparable to THA in member composition.
• Florida Hospital Association: Florida's statewide hospital trade association with parallel legislative advocacy, quality programs, and member services — a direct functional peer in a high-uninsured, politically complex environment.
• Illinois Health and Hospital Association: Statewide association representing Illinois hospitals and health systems with a similar combination of policy advocacy, education, and member support — closely analogous in scope to THA.
• California Hospital Association: State-level hospital association with similar advocacy + education + member services model for California hospitals, the largest U.S. state hospital market, making it the most structurally comparable peer to THA.
• New Jersey Hospital Association: State-level New Jersey hospital trade association providing advocacy, education, and quality programs — analogous to THA's role in Texas.

Others

• National Association of Counties (NACo): Not a direct competitor, but a similarly shaped non-profit membership/policy-advocacy organization — included as a structurally analogous example of how large, dues-driven trade associations are valued at scale.

Broad incumbents

• American Hospital Association: National trade association for U.S. hospitals, headquartered in Chicago; the closest comparable to THA but operates federally across all states rather than as a single-state advocate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/txhospitalassoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-hospital-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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