Texas Health Plans Applaud Senate Passage of Hancock Bill to Better Protect Consumers Against Surprise Medical Bills

March 28, 2017 AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP), the statewide trade association representing commercial and public health plans operating in Texas, today applauded Senate passage of Texas Senator Kelly Hancock’s SB 507, which would significantly...

Texas Medicaid Health Plans Joined by TMA in Taking Major Step To Make Medicaid Simpler, More Efficient for Texas Physicians

March 23, 2017 AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP) in collaboration with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) today announced a joint effort to reduce red tape and administrative burdens for physicians and health care providers seeking to participate in...

Legislators Introduce Measures To Require Greater Transparency From Freestanding ERs, Ensure Consumers Are Better Informed

March 13, 2017 — AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP), the statewide trade association representing commercial and public health plans operating in Texas, today applauded the introduction of four bills in the Texas Legislature to significantly increase...

Hancock, Smithee Legislation Would Grant State Authority To Protect Texans Against Price-Gouging in Emergency Medical Situations

March 13, 2017 — AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP), the statewide trade association representing commercial and public health plans operating in Texas, today applauded Texas Senator Kelly Hancock and House Rep. John Smithee’s introduction of...

Texas Association of Business: Medicaid Rx Carve-In Is A Win-Win For Taxpayers and Texans on Medicaid

TAB Urges Legislature to Allow for Managed Care Health Plans to Fully Manage Medicaid Rx Benefit AUSTIN—Pointing to significant taxpayer savings and more efficient care, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) today urged the Texas Legislature to allow for the...

The Texas Association of Health Plans Applauds Sen. Hancock Legislation to Better Protect Consumers Against Surprise Medical Bills

January 18, 2017 — New Bill Would Equip Consumers With Greater Protections to Challenge Exorbitant Surprise Medical Bills AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP), the statewide trade association representing commercial and public health plans operating in...