Welcome to the Healthcare Leaders Association of Texas

The Healthcare Leaders Association of Texas is a statewide premier association for professional administrators and leaders of medical group practices.The organization is comprised of healthcare executives and administrators who work in a variety of practice settings - rural and urban, from practices with one physician to over one hundred. Healthcare Leaders Association champions excellence in healthcare leadership, providing resources and networking for professionals to improve care delivery and influence industry standards for a healthier tomorrow.

Mission Statement

Healthcare Leaders Association of Texas is strongly committed to fulfilling its mission of:

Fostering the professional development of its members through education and networking opportunities.
Enhancing the image of medical group practice leaders in the effective delivery of healthcare services.
Representing the interest of our membership in policy-making activities through advocacy at the state level.

Job Board

Look for and post jobs on the HLA Texas online job board. This service is open to both our members and non-members. As a benefit of HLA Texas membership, members receive a discount on the job posting fee and always receive email notification when new jobs are posted.

Join HLA Texas

Join an exciting network of healthcare professionals in Texas today. HLA Texas offers several categories of membership each with special privileges and benefits. We would be delighted to have you as a member. Learn more about HLA Texas member benefits, categories, fees and the approval process.

Member Webinar Series

Monthly webinars provide members and their staff, education from the comfort of the office.Learn from industry experts on healthcare's hottest topics and earn CE credit. Webinars are 60-90 minutes long, offered live or on demand and live sessions include Q & A with the speakers.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 12:00pm CST

A Healthcare Compliance Update - Debra Carpenter, PHD, Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP, and Jonathan Perz

About The Webinar: Join us for an informative webinar exploring key 2026 healthcare compliance updates and their operational impact on physician practices and hospitals. Industry experts will provide timely insights on CMS mandates, HIPAA cybersecurity rule changes, and upcoming HR regulatory updates, helping healthcare leaders prepare for the evolving compliance landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and ensure your organization is ready for the year ahead.

About the Speakers: Debra Carpenter, PhD brings 30+ years of healthcare IT leadership experience, with deep expertise in applications, governance, cybersecurity, and data analytics. In addition to her role as CIO Advisor for Blue Eagle Consulting, she serves as CIO at TriState Health in Clarkston, WA, leading high-impact digital transformation and IT innovation. Her background spans both large health systems and critical access hospitals.

Rebecca Tipton joined BMSS in 2022 and currently serves as the manager of BMSS’s outsourced HR Services. With prior experience both managing HR teams, serving as an HR professional, and as an HR Consultant, Rebecca specializes in HR Advisory, where she supports clients with maintaining compliance with employment regulations, managing their HR responsibilities, and fine tuning their people strategy across many industries. Known for her accuracy and dedication to continuous learning, Rebecca is a pro at providing consultation and support on all stages of the employee life cycle.

Jonathan Perz is the Manager of Information Security at Abacus Technologies, where he leads the security operations, engineers client security solutions, and supports threat detection and remediation efforts. He also plays a key role in developing and implementing the firm’s cybersecurity services. Jonathan brings decades of experience in information technology, with a focus on cybersecurity, small and midsize business environments, and secure solution design.

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