2024 THT Healthcare Governance Conference
Join Texas Healthcare Trustees and more than 400 board members and hospital CEOs from around the state at the Healthcare Governance Conference. Let's talk all things health care including workforce solutions, compliance infrastructure, governance best practices, the rapidly changing political and regulatory environment and much more! THT looks forward to welcoming you and your hospital and health system peers in-person or virtually in July 2024!
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Featured Speakers
Steve Berkowitz, M.D., Expert in Health Care Consulting, AI, Strategic Planning, Physician Enterprise and Trustee Education
Amer Kaissi, Ph.D., Professional Speaker and Executive Coach, and Professor, Health Care Administration, Trinity University, San Antonio
Paul Keckley, Health Economist and Leading Expert on U.S. Health Industry Trends and Reform, Washington D.C.
In-Person Venue
Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk
600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Reduced room rate for conference attendees: $244/night
Reservation cut-off date: July 9, 2024
Phone Reservations: 725/201-7415
THT works with a third-party organization, Connections Housing, to manage hotel reservations. Do not call the hotel direct. Please use the phone number or online link above.
In an effort to ensure that all conference registrants get a hotel reservation at the host hotel, all hotel reservations without an accompanying conference registration will be dropped by May 6, 2024
Agenda
Thursday, July 25 – Pre-Conference
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
THT Golf Tournament
The Historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course
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.
Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-Noon
New Board Member Orientation & Refresher*
- 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Board Member Orientation
Fletcher Brown, J.D., Partner, Holland & Knight LLP, Austin; and Kevin Reed, J.D., Partner, Reed, Claymon, Meeker & Hargett, PLLC, Austin - 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Quality 101 for Health Care Boards
Karen Kendrick, RN, Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety, Texas Hospital Association Foundation, Austin
10:30-11 a.m.
Morning Break
- 11 a.m.-Noon
Introduction to Hospital Finance
Deborah Whitley, Partner, Healthcare, FORVIS, Waco
Noon-1 p.m.
Pre-Conference Luncheon
1-5 p.m.
Advanced Board Strategies Workshop*
- 1-2:30 p.m.
Compliance: What’s New (And What’s Not) in Health Care
Heather De La Garza-Barone, J.D., Associate General Counsel; and Cesar Lopez, J.D., Vice President of Legal Affairs, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
2:30-3 p.m.
Afternoon Break
- 4-5 p.m.
Advanced Finance
Anna Stelter, Vice President of Policy, Texas Hospital Association, Austin - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ethics in Health Care Governance
5-6 p.m.
Welcome to San Antonio Reception
*Separate registration fee applies
Friday, July 26 – 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.
Continental Breakfast and Bite-Sized Education Session
8:30-10 a.m.
Opening General Session
Steve Berkowitz, M.D., Expert in Health Care Consulting, AI, Strategic Planning, Physician Enterprise and Trustee Education
10-10:45 a.m.
Morning Break in the Exhibit Hall and Bite-Sized Education Session
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
- State and Federal Policy Update
Jennifer Banda, J.D., Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy, Texas Hospital Association, Austin, and John Henderson, President and CEO, Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, Austin - Updating Your Rural Hospital Strategy
- Questions at the Grocery Store: How to Answer From the Potato Chip Aisle
Doug Morse, Principal, ExecHQ, Des Moines, IA - AdminLeadership: Meeting Minutes, Policies and Open Meetings
Craig Carter, J.D., Co-Founding Partner, and Brian Jackson, J.D., Co-Founding Partner, Jackson & Carter, PLLC, Austin - Board Chair Track: Addressing Challenges and Sharing Strategies in Today’s Boardroom
Chris Benson, MHA, FACHE, Executive Director, Juniper Advisory, and Todd Linden, MA, FACHE, Partner, Linden Consulting
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Trustee Awards Luncheon
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
- Advocacy 101 for Hospital Board Members
Joe Gagen, Legislative Grassroots Trainer, Austin - Cybersecurity: Everything You Need to Know About Preventing and Enduring Attacks
Joe Freudenberger, CEO, OakBend Medical Center, Richmond; moderated by Fernando Martinez, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer, Texas Hospital Association, Austin; additional panelists coming soon - Navigating Hospital Governance: Understanding Credentialing and Peer Review Processes
Ellee Cochran, J.D., Partner; and Ashley Todd, J.D., Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP, Houston - AdminLeadership Track: Best Practices
Ashley Bellew, Senior Administration Manager, OakBend Medical Center, Richmond; Kara Klement, Director of Governance Services, Texas Health Resources, Dallas; and Annabell Verdusco, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Moderated by Sharon Beasley, Senior Director of Governance, Texas Hospital Association, Austin - Board Chair Track: Board Chair Lessons Learned and Case Studies
Chris Bension, MHA, FACHE, Executive Director, Juniper Advisory; and Todd Linden, MA, FACHE, Partner, Linden Consulting
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall and Bite-Sized Education Session
3:15-4:30 p.m.
Afternoon General Session
Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego & High-Drive Leadership
Amer Kaissi, Ph.D., Professional Speaker and Executive Coach, and Professor, Health Care Administration, Trinity University, San Antonio
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Noble Allen Silent Auction & Reception
Saturday, July 27 – Main Conference Day Two
7:30-11 a.m.
Registration
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Certified Healthcare Trustee Breakfast (invite only) with special speaker
7:30-8:30 a.m.
General Attendee Breakfast
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Community Relations
- Legal Aspects of Governance vs. Management
Kenya Woodruff, J.D., Partner and National Chair, Health Care Practice and Deputy General Counsel, Katten - Update on Quality Compliance
Laura Dixon, J.D., RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver - Trends in Leadership
9:45-11 a.m.
Closing General Session
Paul Keckley, Health Economist and Leading Expert on U.S. Health Industry Trends and Reform, Washington D.C.
11 a.m.
Adjourn
Livestream Agenda
Thursday, July 25 – Pre-Conference
8:30 a.m.-Noon
New Board Member Orientation & Refresher*
- 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Board Member Orientation
Fletcher Brown, J.D., Partner, Holland & Knight LLP, Austin; and Kevin Reed, J.D., Partner, Reed, Claymon, Meeker & Hargett, PLLC, Austin - 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Quality 101 for Health Care Boards
Karen Kendrick, RN, Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety, Texas Hospital Association Foundation, Austin
10:30-11 a.m.
Morning Break
- 11 a.m.-Noon
Introduction to Hospital Finance
Deborah Whitley, Partner, Healthcare, FORVIS, Waco
1-5 p.m.
Advanced Board Strategies Workshop*
- 1-2:30 p.m.
Compliance: What’s New (And What’s Not) in Health Care
Heather De La Garza-Barone, J.D., Associate General Counsel; and Cesar Lopez, J.D., Vice President of Legal Affairs, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
2:30-3 p.m.
Afternoon Break
- 4-5 p.m.
Advanced Finance
Anna Stelter, Vice President of Policy, Texas Hospital Association, Austin - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ethics in Health Care Governance
*Separate registration fee applies
Friday, July 26 – Main Conference Day One
8:30-10 a.m.
Opening General Session
Steve Berkowitz, M.D., Expert in Health Care Consulting, AI, Strategic Planning, Physician Enterprise and Trustee Education
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Breakout Session
- Questions at the Grocery Store: How to Answer From the Potato Chip Aisle
Doug Morse, Principal, ExecHQ, Des Moines, IA
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Trustee Awards Luncheon
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Breakout Session
- Cybersecurity: Everything You Need to Know About Preventing and Enduring Attacks
Joe Freudenberger, CEO, OakBend Medical Center, Richmond; additional panelists coming soon
3:15-4:30 p.m.
Afternoon General Session
Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego & High-Drive Leadership
Amer Kaissi, Ph.D., Professional Speaker and Executive Coach, and Professor, Health Care Administration, Trinity University, San Antonio
Saturday, July 27 – Main Conference Day Two
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Breakout Session
- Legal Aspects of Governance vs. Management
Kenya Woodruff, J.D., Partner and National Chair, Health Care Practice and Deputy General Counsel, Katten
9:45-11 a.m.
Closing General Session
Paul Keckley, Health Economist and Leading Expert on U.S. Health Industry Trends and Reform, Washington D.C.
11 a.m.
Adjourn
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Questions? Contact [email protected] if you have any questions through the registration process.
The above registration is for hospital staff and board members only. If you are interested in registering as a vendor, click here to download the prospectus or contact Vicki Dale at [email protected]
Pre-Conference Workshops (Thursday, July 25)
Please note, there will be two consecutive workshops on the pre-conference day. The Board Orientation and Refresher (8:30 a.m. – Noon) and the Advanced Board Strategies Workshop (1-5 p.m.). The pricing below reflects the registration cost of each workshop.
| Early (on or before May 17) | Regular (May 18 – June 21) | Late (after June 21) | |
| In-Person | |||
| Member | $195 | $225 | $255 |
| Non-Member | $265 | $295 | $340 |
| Golf Tournament | |||
| Individual Golfer | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| Virtual | |||
| Member (Individual) | $175 | $200 | $225 |
| Non-Member (Individual) | $200 | $230 | $260 |
| Member (*Group) | $325 | $365 | $380 |
| Non-Member (*Group) | $385 | $425 | $450 |
Main Conference (Friday-Saturday, July 26-27)
| Early (on or before May 17) | Regular (May 18 – June 21) | Late (after June 21) | |
| In-Person | |||
| Member | $395 | $435 | $475 |
| Non-Member | $465 | $495 | $525 |
| Virtual | |||
| Member (Individual) | $375 | $415 | $450 |
| Non-Member (Individual) | $395 | $445 | $475 |
| Member (*Group) | $545 | $585 | $600 |
| Non-Member (*Group) | $585 | $615 | $650 |
*Please Note: Virtual group registration pricing allows for up to 20 individual connections per hospital. Pre-conference workshops, keynote sessions and select breakout sessions will be available to virtual attendees.
Need to register by check or ACH? Please contact [email protected].
Cancellations
The registration fee, less a 20 percent administrative charge, is refundable if notice of cancellation is received in writing by 5 p.m. on July 9, 2024. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date. Should the conference be canceled, there will be a 100% refund of registration price. To cancel, send an email to [email protected] or fax to 512/692-2653.
Transferring to Virtual Registration
Should you need to transfer your in-person registration to a virtual registration, you may do so and be refunded the difference in registration costs if notice is received in writing by 5 p.m. on July 9, 2024. You may still transfer your in-person registration to a virtual registration following this date, but you will not be refunded the registration difference.
If you wish to transfer your in-person registration to an existing virtual group registration, we will refund you the in-person registration fee, less a 20% administrative charge, if notice is received in writing by 5 p.m. on July 9, 2024. You may still transfer your in-person registration to an existing virtual group registration following this date, but you will not be refunded the in-person registration.
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Questions?
Contact the Service Center at [email protected] or 512/465-1057.
Sponsor this Event
Featuring presentations from industry leaders and an expansive exhibit hall, this conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with health care leadership teams across the state.
If you are interested in registering as a vendor, download the prospectus below or contact Vicki Dale at [email protected]