THA invites managed care and hospital finance leaders to its inaugural Managed Care and Hospital Finance Summit, featuring insights from industry thought leaders and opportunities to network, share experiences, and learn best practices with colleagues from around the state.
Registration for the summit is currently closed. If you are interested in being contacted in the event of an opening, please email [email protected].
Registration
Registration is free for THA members, but space will be limited. Click here to register now.
Agenda
The Summit general program will begin with lunch at 12 p.m. on April 8 and will adjourn at 3 p.m. on April 9. An attendee reception and dinner will be planned for the evening of April 8th.
Members of the THA Hospital Policy Committee on Reimbursement and Hospital Policy Committee on Contracting will meet at 11 a.m. on April 8.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
| 11:00 a.m. | Meetings of the THA Policy Committee on Contracting and Payment and THA Policy Committee on Hospital Reimbursement [Committee members and invited guests only] |
| 12:00 p.m. | Check-in and Welcome Lunch for all Summit Attendees |
| 1:00 p.m. | Welcome Address John Hawkins, President & CEO, Texas Hospital Association Carrie Kroll, SVP Advocacy & Public Policy, Texas Hospital Association |
| 1:15 p.m. | Summit Attendee and THA Staff Introductions |
| 1:30 p.m. | Telling Hospitals’ Story – Public Perception of Health Care Isaac Squyres, Jarrard |
| 2:00 p.m. | The Pursuit is On – Charity Care and Community Benefits Debbie Ernsberger, PYA |
| 3:00 p.m. | Communications Before, During and After Negotiations Michael Hildebrand, Jarrard |
| 3:30 p.m. | Joint Negotiations and Clinically Integrated Networks Jane Jerzak, PYA |
| 4:30 p.m. | Break and Hotel Check-in |
| 5:30 p.m. | Networking Reception Saengerrunde Halle Vintage Bowling Alley and Rooftop at Scholz Garten (1607 San Jacinto Street, Austin TX 78701) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner Saengerrunde Halle at Scholz Garten/span> |
Thursday, April 9, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Make The Rules in Medicare Advantage Work for You: Moving From In Denial to In Control Richelle Marting, Marting, LLC and North Kansas City Hospital |
| 11:00 a.m. | Cost Report Hot Topics and Price Transparency Reporting Alicia Faust & Jonathan Buchanan, Forvis Mazars |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Managed Care Hot Topics: Strategies for Identifying Reimbursement Issues and Recouping Dollars from Health Plans Sara Brinkmann, King & Spalding LLP |
| 2:00 p.m. | What Lies Ahead: Hospital Advocates in Action (Panel Discussion) Sara González, VP of Advocacy, Texas Hospital Association Jay Hardaway, Republican Nominee for Texas House District 71 and Director of Legislative Affairs & Public Policy, Hendrick Health System Katherine Yoder, VP Government Relations, Parkland Health & Hospital System |
| 3:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Venue and Hotel
The event will be held at Texas Hospital Association located in Austin, one block from the Texas Capitol.
- Texas Hospital Association
- 1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 700
- Austin TX 78701
Accommodations are available at the newly renovated DoubleTree Suites by Hilton. All guestrooms are one-bedroom suites with a rate of $219. Self-parking is discounted and valet parking is available. The hotel is a six-minute walk from THA.
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
- 303 W 15th Street
- Austin, TX 78701
Continuing Education
THA will be offering ACHE CE credits for all education sessions.
Sponsors
THA is grateful to its sponsors:
For more information about Summit sponsorships, please email [email protected].
Supporters
