Food for Thought | TAHP—Texas Association of Health Plans

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation to Better Protect Consumers Against Surprise Medical Bills

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017 AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP), the statewide trade association representing commercial and public health plans operating in Texas, today applauded Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of Senate Bill 507, legislation expanding protections...

Pro-Consumer Legislation Requiring Greater Transparency From Freestanding ERs Headed to the Governor

May 19, 2017

May 19, 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 Rep. Tom Oliverson’s HB 3276, which requires independent...

Offered during the legislative interim, our monthly “lunch and learn” series offers Capitol staffers concise, informative briefings on the most pressing health care issues they will address in the upcoming legislative session. TAHP Members have the opportunity to sponsor these lunches and have their organizations promoted among legislative staff as well as other TAHP members. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship, or how to attend, email Patti Doner.