Whether you’re new to a hospital board role or just want a governance refresher, this session is for you. Attendees will gain essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently handle their responsibilities. The speakers will cover the core duties of hospital board members, what makes high‑performing boards successful, and proven strategies for effective governance. Join us to build your governance foundation and make a greater impact on your hospital’s success.
Registration Pricing
Member: $75
Non-Member: $125
Registration includes unlimited connections per registered facility.
Who should watch:
Hospital and health system board members, trustees of rural and community hospitals, executive leadership teams, chief executive officers, chief legal officers, compliance and risk management professionals, chief information officers (CIOs) and chief technology officers (CTOs), quality and safety officers, governance professionals and board liaisons, and policy makers involved in health care governance and strategy.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the core roles and responsibilities of hospital board members, including strategic oversight, CEO evaluation, financial stewardship, and compliance monitoring.
- Differentiate between governance and management functions to support effective oversight while avoiding operational interference.
- Identify key characteristics and practices of high-performing hospital boards, including effective communication, teamwork, and accountability.
- Apply governance best practices to improve board effectiveness, including strategic focus, data-driven decision-making, and strong board–management relationships.
- Recognize emerging governance challenges and risks, including oversight of AI, regulatory compliance, and evolving healthcare leadership trends.
Continuing Education:
American College of Healthcare Executives
By attending the 2026 Board Member Orientation Webinar, offered by Texas Healthcare Trustees, participants may earn up to 1.0 ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
Certified Healthcare Trustees and Leaders Education
The Texas Healthcare Trustees designates this continuing certified healthcare trustee and leader education activity for up to 1.0 contact hours. For more information about the CHTL program, please contact THT at 512-465-1015.
Speakers
Kevin Reed, J.D., Partner, Reed, Claymon, Meeker, Krienke & Spurck, PLLC, Austin
Kevin Reed is a Partner at the Austin law firm of Reed, Claymon, Meeker, Krienke & Spurck PLLC. He has practiced health law for over 35 years and is Board Certified in both Health Law and Administrative Law. Kevin assists hospitals and health care systems with regulatory and compliance issues, complex transactional issues, and medical staff peer review matters. He has served as General Counsel for TORCH hospitals for 25 years.
Fletcher Brown, J.D., Phelps Dunbar LLP, Austin
Building long-term relationships with Texas hospitals fuels Fletcher Brown’s practice. He quarterbacks compliance efforts and complex transactions to help boards manage operations and realize their strategic vision. In the highly regulated world of health care, clients trust his experience to conduct due diligence and safeguard their interests as they scale. Hospitals look to Fletcher’s firm grasp of the industry’s regulatory landscape to mitigate exposure as transactions move forward. Operational changes, mergers and acquisitions involve hundreds of negotiation points and trigger ripple effects across facilities. Fletcher mitigates the added risks inherent in these moves through careful consideration of:
- Compliance with federal and state regulatory laws, including anti-kickback,
- HIPAA, CMS, conditions of participation, and various data privacy requirements
- Provider licensing and accreditation
- Supplier, payer and employee agreements
- Financial analysis
- Market, reputational and legislative positioning
Fletcher spent 10 years leading the board of a federally certified health clinic in Austin, Texas, managing a $102 million annual budget. This gives him insight into the challenges faced by the boards and executive teams of facilities of all sizes, from nationwide systems to rural hospitals. He delves into operational details and addresses day-to-day issues while facilitating big picture goals, such as efforts to fund new equipment and facilities. As part of his ongoing partnership with clients, he also speaks at board retreats, conventions and to the Texas Healthcare Trustees on best practices for hospital governance and strategic planning.