Welcome to the Healthcare Leaders Association of Texas

Founded in 1973 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, June 9, 2026 - 12:00pm CST

Are You OK? Addressing Employee Mental Health -
Gretchen Napier, MSHA, SHRM-SCP, FACMPE

ABOUT THE WEBINAR:

We have learned from world-class athletes at the top of their games, like Naomi Osaka, Michael Phelps, and Simone Biles, how they must prioritize their mental, as well as physical health. Working in healthcare is a stressful environment on a good day. A leadership style that includes “put on your game face” and “tough it out” will struggle to meet the needs of their patients and the practice while also addressing the mental health needs of their employees. In this session, we focus on concrete strategies practice leaders can implement to make an immediate impact.

Objectives:

- Describe the factors bringing employee mental health to the forefront of HR discussions

- Identify strategies for improving individual mental health

- Develop practice-wide improvements for improving employee mental health

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Gretchen Napier is a Medical Practice Consultant at SVMIC working with physician offices to maximize their human resources by creating cultures that are clear, kind, inclusive, and inspiring. She is certified with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Senior Certified Professional and is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has been a healthcare leader for over 25 years. Gretchen earned a Bachelor’s in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham).

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