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.
For the Texas Hospital Association, one of its core competencies is producing educational products and programs that assist its members with marketplace challenges. In addition to various conferences, resources and hybrid educational events, THA provides hospital and health system leaders the opportunity to further their knowledge in the policy landscape through its Leadership Fellows Program.
Going green, or making efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts to the Earth, is not new. In fact, green movements have been prevalent across the world since 1285 when thick smog from burning coal started presenting health concerns. However, only in the last 50 years, since scientists, environmentalists and climatologists began keeping records of changing physical environments over time, has…
In May, Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH), located in the small community of Yoakum, Texas, celebrated the hospital’s 100-year anniversary. For the last century, Yoakum residents have relied on the 23-bed not-for-profit hospital for critical access to quality care. To celebrate the monumental milestone, YCH hosted a century celebration event that brought together hospital staff, patients, families and Yoakum community members.…
By INSURICA and Cyberforce|Q Health care organizations are one of the most prominent targets for cyber-attacks, and the impacts of these attacks can be substantial. In 2021, 50 million health care records were exposed or compromised and the average cost from a data breach in the health care industry was $9.23 million. Additionally, these attacks have sometimes resulted in patient…
Every year, THA awards a CEO or administrator of a rural hospital with the Pioneer Award in recognition of their innovative management achievements and leadership within their organization and community. The 2021 Pioneer Award winner, Ross Korkmas, is the CEO of Palo Pinto General Hospital (PPGH), a 74-bed hospital in Mineral Wells, Texas. Korkmas joined Palo Pinto General Hospital in…
