AUSTIN, Texas — New data shows that the Lone Star State had the highest children’s uninsured rate in the country last year. Nearly 12% of Texas kids don’t have coverage. That’s more than double the national average.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Representative Four Price was honored by the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) with the Children’s Health Care Hero Award for his outstanding contributions and support of children’s healthcare initiatives during the 87th Legislative Session and throughout his career. During the most recent session, Price authored and
April is Medicaid Awareness Month—a time dedicated to highlighting the vital program that provides health coverage to approximately half of the 8 million children living in Texas.
The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) announced Tuesday that the association has appointed Dr. Cindy Stout, DNP, RN, NEA, BC, President and CEO of El Paso Children’s Hospital (EPCH), as Chairman of CHAT Board of Directors.
Three of the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) member hospitals, Children’s Health (Dallas), Driscoll Children’s Hospital (Corpus Christi), and Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Three of the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) member hospitals, Children’s Health (Dallas), Driscoll Children’s Hospital (Corpus Christi), and Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston), submitted expert statements to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee in connection with two committee hearings addressing the pandemic’s impact on kids’ mental health.
Kids’ mental health issues were already rising in Texas, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these problems.
CHAT member hospitals are dedicated to providing comprehensive children’s healthcare solutions focused on Texas families.
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