THA’s Newsmakers are leaders from THA-member hospitals and health systems making headlines in Texas health care. Please join in congratulating February’s Newsmakers: David ByrdThe Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus David Byrd has been promoted to CEO of Transmountain campus of The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso. Byrd joined the system in 2007 and has served in various leadership roles.…
Hear from three Black leaders making a difference in Texas health care as they discuss what has inspired their careers, the impact they hope to have on their communities and how Texas hospitals can continue to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
THA would not be the strong voice it needs to be for Texas hospitals without the ongoing support, collaboration and input from its members.
THA’s Newsmakers are leaders from THA-member hospitals and health systems making headlines in Texas health care. Please join in congratulating January’s Newsmakers: Barclay E. BerdanTexas Health Resources Texas Health Resources CEO Barclay E. Berdan has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2022 by Modern Healthcare magazine. This program acknowledges those deemed by their…
On behalf of everyone at the Texas Hospital Association, happy New Year and welcome to The Scope! Each year, after the clock strikes midnight and the New Year begins, we often spend the first days of January reflecting on all that was accomplished over the past 12 months and setting goals for the year ahead. As we kick off 2023,…
THA Board of Trustees ChairErin S. Asprec*Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerMemorial Hermann Health System, Houston Chair-ElectBrad D. Holland, FACHE*President/CEOHendrick Health System, Abilene Immediate Past ChairErol Akdamar, FACHE*President-American GroupHCA Healthcare, Nashville THA President/CEOJohn Hawkins*President/CEOTexas Hospital Association, Austin Trustees Sam Bagchi, M.D.*Executive Vice President/Chief Clinical OfficerCHRISTUS Health, Irving Donald BakerPresidentUT Health East Texas, Tyler Carl (Bo) BeaudryCEOCedar Park Regional Medical…
Ahead of his retirement as commissioner for the Texas Department of State Health Services, THA sat down with Dr. John Hellerstedt to discuss his career in health care and commitment to public service.
Hospitals are open 24/7, operating at 100% even on major holidays like the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Often, hospital atmospheres can present themselves as sterile and unwelcoming due to the nature of the work. For patients and health care workers spending their holidays in the hospital, this feeling can intensify during holidays or special occasions not spent at home.
As a former THA leadership fellow and with nearly two decades of hospital administration under his belt, Christopher Sandles, MBA, FACHE, is no stranger to health care leadership. Currently, Sandles serves as the president of hospital operations at University Health in San Antonio. This is a new role for him as he transitioned to UH earlier this year. Previously, Sandles served as CEO for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, and as director for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System before that.
When people’s health and well-being are at stake, there is no room for hesitancy or doubt in decision-making. Whether it is C-suite executives or behind-the-scenes board members, having informed and experienced leadership is paramount to ensure hospitals and health care workers are well-equipped to provide quality care to patients in need.