(August 2022) – The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to offer (for the first time) a Trustee Breakfast and Educational Session at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 8-9 at the Sheraton Overland Park and Overland Park Convention Center.
Online registration is now available on KHA's website. Trustees received convention brochures in July. The trustee registration fee is only $25. This reduced rate is KHA's way of recognizing the vital role trustees play in the hospital industry and thanking them for taking time to join us at this important annual event. Please register by Friday, Aug. 19.
The Trustee Breakfast and Education Session will be from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Kansas attorneys, Blane Markley and Mark Cole, Spencer Fane LLP, will lead the session: Legal Issues Important to Hospital Boards.
The rules and regulations hospitals must comply with are growing every day. Keeping up to date can be challenging for those working in hospitals, let alone board members. During this trustee webinar, Markley and Cole will provide an overview of the most common legal issues hospital boards encounter such as: avoiding liability, recognizing potential conflicts of interest, protecting confidentiality and the boards' role in addressing legal challenges in the health care industry.
Markley helps clients navigate the complex and evolving legal framework of health care, to more efficiently and effectively deliver care and meet operational goals. His experience in this area includes the representation of hospitals, physician groups, physicians, other health care providers, Accountable Care Organizations and other enterprises operating in the health care industry.
Cole focuses his practice on litigation and health law. He has experience with individual and consolidated actions in state and federal courts, and in arbitration with the American Arbitration Association and American Health Law Association. Cole also represents physicians, physician practices, hospitals, and other health care entities. He counsels health care clients on contract issues, employment disputes, peer review processes, medical negligence and reimbursement issues.
In addition to this session, we believe trustees would benefit from the entire convention. With the help of the KHA Convention Planning Committee, we have assembled an agenda that provides attendees with excellent education and a number of networking opportunities. The KHA political advocacy and grassroots breakfast will kick off the convention. KHA-PAC contributors have the opportunity to hear from Amy Walter, national editor of the non-partisan Cook Political Report, who will speak about the electoral process, congressional culture and the Washington political scene as a whole. Make your KHA-PAC contributions prior to the convention.
The convention keynote speaker, John O'Leary, will share his personal story of thriving through adversity. Vice Admiral (retired) Raquel C. Bono, MD, will offer numerous insights into what it will take to build a health care system that ensures patients receive the best care.
We will round out Thursday with Louie Gravance who will explore what a WOW moment looks, sounds, and feels like and why delivering WOW moments is good for everyone involved. On Friday, Seth Mattison will unpack one of the most important talent trends of the next decade to help leaders motivate, inspire and drive synergy across teams and organizational structures. David Glickman will close our convention will his message that is sure to remind all about the power of a little laughter.
This is just a preview of what our convention has to offer. While our intent is to host the convention in person, we have prepared for attendees to participate virtually if they prefer. Our staff is keeping a watchful eye on the latest COVID-19 developments, as the safety and well-being of KHA members and staff are always our priority. KHA will continue to follow all local, state and federal guidelines. More information on speakers and activities for the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show is online.
We hope hospital trustees can join other health care leaders as we "Come Together" this September!