About Us
We are dedicated to improving healthcare through partnerships with our communities and the people we serve
About Us
Twelve health plans established by local healthcare systems across Texas comprise the dynamic membership of the Texas Association of Community Health Plans (TACHP). Our mission is to engage our membership in collective efforts promoting quality healthcare and administrative efficiency, particularly for services to Texans at low to moderate incomes. Over 2 million people receive healthcare through our member health plans, covering most counties in the state
About our Members
TACHP health plans have earned the reputation as leaders in their communities through a dedication to consumer-focused healthcare for their residents and an understanding of the importance of partnerships with providers. All 12 member health plans serve the Texas Medicaid and CHIP programs. In addition, some of our membership also provides health insurance for individuals in the Marketplace, Medicare, through employers, and for community health coverage for the uninsured. TACHP health plans are frequent sponsors of community events and donors to numerous local programs and services.
Parent Organizations
Hospital Districts
- University Health System in San Antonio for Community First Health Plan
- Harris County Healthcare Authority in Houston for Community Health Choice Health Plan
- El Paso Hospital District for El Paso First
- Dallas County Hospital District for Parkland Community Health Plan
- Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health in Austin for Sendero Health Plans
Children’s Health Systems
- Cook Children’s Health System for Cook Children’s Health Plan
- Driscoll Children’s Health System for Driscoll Children’s Health Plan
- Texas Children’s Hospital for Texas Children’s Health Plan
Community Health Systems
- Covenant and Hendrick Health Systems for First Care Health Plans
- Baylor/Scott & White Health System for Baylor/Scott & White Health Plan
- Seton Healthcare System for Seton Health Plan
Our History
In 2009, seven Texas provider-sponsored health plans began a consortium without a legal entity, operating as a loose affiliation of individual health plans working collectively on a number of projects. A common interest in furthering collaborative opportunities and expanding the circle of membership organizations led to the formal incorporation in March 2012 of the Texas Association of Community Health Plans (TACHP) as a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation with 12 member health plans.
Since its establishment, TACHP has regularly brought together member CEOs and managers to develop and discuss strategies for managing and improving health care for Texans. TACHP has also worked with member health plans to negotiate and oversee contracts commonly held by member health plans, including the Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) used by all 12 health plans.
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