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March 24, 26, 31, April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28, 2026, Noon–1 P.M.
Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) 2026
This eleven-part online webinar series will review key sections of the CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoP) manual, Appendix A. It’s designed to help hospital staff understand and comply with federal regulations, including those required for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Topics include infection control, QAPI, medical staff, nursing services, patient rights, and more. The program will also cover updates from 2020 through 2025, including areas where interpretive guidelines and survey procedures are still pending.
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April 8–9, 2026
Inaugural THA Managed Care and Finance Summit
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.
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Registration for the summit is currently closed. If you are interested in being contacted in the event of an opening, please email [email protected].
April 15–17, 2026
2026 CAHQI Regional Bootcamp – Kerrville
Join us for the 5th annual CAHQI Bootcamps, part of the Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement (CAHQI) program under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility grant. Our goal is data-driven process improvement in critical access hospitals to enhance patient safety by reducing medical errors and harm. This 2.5-day in-person training is designed for quality leaders, department directors, middle managers and clinical staff eager to advance quality improvement. Attendees will explore the latest Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project measures, identify improvement opportunities in Texas and discuss succession planning, social determinants of health, strategic planning and cross-functional team management.
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April 22–24, 2026
2026 CAHQI Regional Bootcamp – Abilene
Join us for the 5th annual CAHQI Bootcamps, part of the Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement (CAHQI) program under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility grant. Our goal is data-driven process improvement in critical access hospitals to enhance patient safety by reducing medical errors and harm. This 2.5-day in-person training is designed for quality leaders, department directors, middle managers and clinical staff eager to advance quality improvement. Attendees will explore the latest Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project measures, identify improvement opportunities in Texas and discuss succession planning, social determinants of health, strategic planning and cross-functional team management.
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April 30–May 1, 2026
THA PSO Spring Safety Summit
The annual Spring Safety Summit is a live, in-person, two-day event that brings together THA PSO members for collaborative learning, meaningful dialogue, and networking focused on advancing patient safety. The event convenes key stakeholders to explore pressing challenges, share innovative approaches, and strengthen cross-organizational collaboration. Participants will connect with peers, exchange ideas, gain practical insights through interactive panel discussions, and develop actionable strategies to bring back to their organizations and teams.
This event is for THA PSO Members Only.
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May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, June 9, 11, 16, 18, 2026, Noon–1 P.M.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation: Ensuring Compliance 2026
This ten-part webinar series will guide CAHs through the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) found in Appendix W, with special focus on commonly cited areas like Patient Rights. Although the CAH manual lacks a dedicated Patient Rights section, hospitals are still required to ensure a safe environment and uphold all patient rights. The series will address recent regulatory changes, including infection control, QAPI, and discharge planning, as well as areas with missing interpretive guidelines. It also covers key compliance topics such as nursing care plans, medication management, informed consent, and required policies and procedures.
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June 4, 2026, 8:30 A.M. – June 6, 2026, 11 A.M.
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 the regulatory landscape, compliance infrastructure, governance best practices and trends heading into the new year.
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June 4, 2026, 8:30 A.M. – June 6, 2026, 11 A.M.
THT Healthcare Governance Virtual 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 the regulatory landscape, compliance infrastructure, governance best practices and trends heading into the new year.
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June 11, 19, 25, 2026
The Policy Playbook: Developing, Vetting, and Implementing Effective Policies
Join us for this three-part virtual series focused on health care policies and procedures. Administrators, departmental leaders and mid-level managers play a crucial role in ensuring safe and consistent patient care through the development and implementation of effective policies and operational plans. Frontline staff also have a responsibility to understand and adhere to these policies. This educational series will provide in-depth training on the creation, implementation, vetting and adherence to best practices for hospital policies and procedures, including guidance on utilizing peer-reviewed sources. This series is designed for administrators, nursing leaders, department directors, mid-level managers and frontline staff interested in actively participating in the policy development and review process
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June 16, 23, 30, 2026
Frontline Excellence: Foundations of Quality, Safety & High Reliability
Join us for a virtual learning series targeted to all frontline staff. Keeping patients and care providers safe through reduction in medical errors and patient harm events requires knowledge and action at all levels of the health care team. This series of three 1-hour virtual learning sessions will provide frontline staff with education and training on relevant topics such as quality improvement basics, impact of health care mistakes on patients and staff, trauma informed care and patient and family engagement. This virtual educational series is appropriate for department directors, middle managers, frontline nursing staff and ancillary department team members across the organization.
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July 22 and 29, 2026, Noon–1:30 P.M.
EMTALA 2026
This two-part webinar series will review the CMS Conditions of Participation and Interpretive Guidelines related to EMTALA, which apply to hospitals with emergency departments and those with specialized capabilities. It will cover all twelve EMTALA tag numbers, plus additional guidance on on-call physicians and community care plans. The program will also discuss a landmark case that expanded hospital and practitioner liability under EMTALA. With ongoing legislation, hospitals can expect increased scrutiny, fines, and deficiencies related to EMTALA compliance.
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September 22, 8 a.m. – September 23, 2026, 11:30 A.M.
THA 2026 Annual Conference
The THA Annual Conference will be held in Fort Worth, providing the latest in health law, finance, health IT and more. Make plans to join us in-person in September 2026!
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September 22, 8 a.m. – September 23, 2026, 11:30 A.M.
THA 2026 Annual Virtual Conference
The THA Annual Conference will be held in Fort Worth, providing the latest in health law, finance, health IT and more. Make plans to join us virtually in September 2026!
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