Thursday, June 12 – Pre-Conference
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
THT Golf Tournament
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:30 a.m.-Noon
New Board Member Orientation & Refresher*
Monument F & G
- 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Board Member Orientation
Fletcher Brown, J.D., Phelps Dunbar LLP, Austin
Are you a newly appointed hospital board member? Are you seeking to enhance your knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the success of your hospital? This session will provide you with a basic understanding of the role of a hospital board member, characteristics of successful boards, and provide strategies and tools for effective governance.
ACHE (Qualified), CHT: 1.0 hours
- 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Quality 101 for Health Care Boards
Sheila Dolbow, MSN, RN, CFN, CPHQ, Project Improvement Manager, Texas Hospital Association Foundation, Austin
This session is a must-attend for new board members or for board members that would like to refresh their knowledge and skills in providing quality oversight to ensure the highest standards of care. Attendees will gain insights into implementing effective quality oversight practices, including how to interpret data and what questions to ask to gain an effective understanding of your organization’s care-delivery performance.
ACHE (Qualified), CHT: 1.0 hours
- 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Morning Break
- 11 a.m.-Noon
Introduction to Hospital Finance
Deborah Whitley, Partner, Healthcare, FORVIS, Waco
This session will cover some of the unique aspects of health care finance and how to better understand key items on the hospital’s financial statements and key financial statement metrics. The presentation will address what board members need to understand about how hospitals are paid for services provided and unique areas of cost.
Noon-1 p.m.
Pre-Conference Luncheon
Monument E
1-5 p.m.
Advanced Board Strategies Workshop*
Monument F & G
- 1-2:30 p.m.
Legal Hot Topics: Outcomes of the 89th Texas Legislature
Heather De La Garza-Barone, J.D., Associate General Counsel; and Nicole Lusardi, J.D., Associate General Counsel, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
Description
ACHE (Qualified), MCLE, CHT: 1.5 hours; CPE 1.8 hours
5-6 p.m.
Welcome to Arlington Reception
*Separate registration fee applies
Friday, June 13 – Main Conference Day One
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:30-10 a.m.
Opening General Session: The Future of Health Care Governance
Jamie Orlikoff, President of Orlikoff & Associates, Inc.
Description
CE Hours
Location
10-10:45 a.m.
Morning Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Trustee Awards Luncheon
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:15-4:30 p.m.
Afternoon General Session
Speakers
Description
Location
CE Hours
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Noble Allen Silent Auction and Reception
Attendees, guests and sponsors alike are welcome to attend this special reception and silent auction. Enjoy food and beverages while browsing a variety of items and experiences available at the auction. THT uses funds raised from this auction to continue to provide high-quality governance programs for our members.