Module IV, Aug. 14-15, 2025:
- Policy Priority Deep Dive: 340B
Heather De La Garza-Barone, J.D., Associate General Counsel; and Matt Turner, Ph.D., Senior Director of Quality and Payment, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
Presentation
- Innovation Spotlight: Dexur
Nikhilesh Rao, Founder and CEO, Dexur
- Beyond Fellows: Future THA Engagement
Lindsay Thompson, Vice President of Education and Governance Programs, Texas Hospital Association Foundation, Austin
Presentation
Certificate of Completion (PDF)
Module III, May 15-16, 2025:
- Innovation Spotlight: Acadian Ambulance Service
Presentation
- Intro to Hospital Financing
Anna Stelter, Vice President of Policy; and Matt Turner, Ph.D., Senior Director of Health Care Policy, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
Presentation
- Innovation Spotlight: Luby’s Culinary Services
Presentation
- Policy Priority Deep Dive: Medicare and Medicaid
Carrie Kroll, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy; Erika Ramirez, Senior Director of Health Policy; and Anna Stelter, Vice President of Policy, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
Presentation
Certificate of Completion (PDF)
Module II, March 13-14, 2025:
- Engaging Elected Officials
Joe Gagen, Legislative Grassroots Trainer, Austin
- Policy Priorities Deep Dive: Workforce and Behavioral Health
Heather De La Garza-Barone, J.D., Associate General Counsel; Laura Cornelson, MSN, RN, Vice President of Clinical Initiatives; Erika Ramirez, Senior Director of Health Policy; and Matt Turner, Ph.D., Senior Director of Quality and Payment, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
- Media Training Workshop
Jenifer Sarver, Principal, Sarver Strategies, Austin
- Presentation Essentials
Elizabeth Goins, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Pineapple Strategies, LLC
Presentation
Module I, January 23-24, 2025:
- Introduction to the Legislative and Regulatory Process
Carrie Kroll, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
Presentation
- Advocacy Communications
Carrie Williams, Chief Communications Officer, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
Presentation
- Capstone Project Overview and Workgroups
Amy Eskew, LSSBB, Chief Operating Officer; and Lindsay Thompson, Vice President of Education and Governance Programs, Texas Hospital Association, Austin
Presentation
- Adapting Your Messaging for Stakeholder Buy-In
Elizabeth Goins, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Pineapple Strategies, LLC
Module I Presentation