Norman Regional Hospital Authority

NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Board Meeting May 26, 2026 MINUTES The Norman Regional Hospital Authority met in monthly session Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30p.m. in the Norman Regional Hospital Board Room. The meeting Agenda was posted May 22, 2026 on the NRHS and City of Norman websites and at the entrance to Norman Regional Hospital. Members Present: Kelley Lobb, MD Danny Hale Mary Womack Kevin Pipes Dr. Lacy Anderson, MD Dr. Muhammad Anwar, MD Andy Sherrer Joan Greenleaf Kevin Pipes Lynn Weber Others Present: Dr. Aaron Boyd, MD, President & Chief Executive Officer LeAnn Richardson, Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Ambulatory Officer Calvin Bohanan, Chief Operating Officer Elaine Purvis, Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Joe Voto, MD, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Parker, MD, Chief of Medical Staff Larry Harden, Administrative Director, Risk & Compliance Melissa Herron, Director, Integrated Marketing Mike Nabors, Manager, Safety & Security Eman Ahmed, OU’s JC Penny Leadership Board Fellow Scott Johnson, Director, Human Resources Brooke Barnett, HR Specialist, Human Resources Ryan Marler, Guest Members Absent: David Nimmo Recorder: Claudia Todd, Executive Assistant Agenda Item I. Meeting Called to Order Dr. Lobb called to order the May 26, 2026 Norman Regional Hospital Authority business meeting at 5:33 p.m. Agenda Item II. Introduction and Recognition of Outstanding Healers  NRHA Board Minutes 2 May 26, 2026 A. June 2026 Employee of the Brooke Barnett, HR Specialist, Human Resources. Dr. Lobb introduced to the board Scott Johnson, Director, Human Resources. Mr. Johnson shared Ms. Barnett has dedicated he past 10 years to serving NRHS through a variety of roles that reflect her commitment, adaptability and passion for helping other. Ms. Barnett began her career at NRHS in 2016 as an HR Representative, transitioning over to become a Medical Staff Services Specialist before returning to the HR department as an HR Specialist. As an HR Specialist, she plays a vital role in onboarding, immigration and visa coordination, contractor onboarding and license and certification management. Ms. Barnett ensures employees and providers are supported from the very beginning of their journey at NRHS. Ms. Barnett was nominated by her fellow coworker Professional Healthcare Recruiter Julia Burleson. Ms. Burleson shared MS. Barnett exemplifies the spirit of service, engagement and commitment that defines Norman Regional. Outside of work, Ms. Barnett’s commitment to her community is quite evident. She serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Blanchard Fire Department, teaches music lessons from her private music studio, DJs and MCs weddings and enjoys spending time gardening and being outdoors. Ms. Barnett considers her most important role to being a mother to her two young children. Ms. Barnett thanked everyone for the honor. Dr. Lobb, on behalf of the Board, extended a heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Ms. Barnett. Her steadfast dedication, professionalism, boundless compassion, and consistently positive attitude contribute significantly to advancing Norman Regional as a caring and high-quality health system. B. Board Trustee Swearing In Dr. Lobb reintroduced Lynn Weber as the newest appointed trustee to the NRHA Board. Claudia Todd, Executive Assistant, read the oath and swore in Ms. Weber. Ms. Barnett left the meeting at 5:37pm. Agenda Item III. Board Education: Governing Board Responsibilities & Overview of Legal Services, Risk Management, Compliance, Employee Health & Workers’ Compensation Mr. Larry Harden, General Counsel, Risk & Compliance, presented an overview of the responsibilities of a public trust board, Medicare Conditions of Participation, Oklahoma Hospital licensure standards and Compliance Plan oversight.  NRHA Board Minutes 3 May 26, 2026 A Public Trust must be consistent with and further the specific purpose of the public trust. Their actions cannot result in excess benefit to any private person or entity. Trustees are expected to act in good faith, protect confidential information of the trust and not pursue any act of potential liability for a conflict of interest. The role of a trustee includes:  Planning & oversight responsibilities  Not responsible for day-to-day operations  Must assure administrations actions are consistent with purposes in trust indenture  Duty of care & loyalty Medicare conditions of participation compliance is required for a hospital to be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal and state healthcare programs. The Board and Compliance Officer work together to approve a compliance plan and be knowledgeable about its content and operation of the plan. The Compliance Officer will oversee and monitor the implementation of the program to identify and minimize risk areas. The goal of the Compliance Program is to:  Ensure that false or inaccurate claims are not submitted  Improve quality of patient care  Demonstrate commitment to honest and responsible conduct  Encourage employees to disclose potential problems The NRHS Risk and Compliance Department encompasses Legal Services, Risk Management, Compliance, Employee Health and Worker’s Compensation. Agenda Item IV. Approval of the April 27, 2026 Hospital Authority Board Meeting Minutes A. Dr. Lobb asked for approval of the April 27, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Hale made a motion to approve the April 27, 2026 minutes. Mr. Pipes seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously with aye votes from Dr. Lobb, Mr. Hale, Ms. Womack, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Anwar, Mr. Sherrer, Ms. Greenleaf, Mr. Pipes and Ms. Weber. Agenda Item V. Medical Staff A. Dr. Parker presented the Medical Staff report. He stated the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) met on May 20, 2026. Topics covered were Credentialing, Committee reports and updates from the Executive Team. ACTION TAKEN: None, Information only  NRHA Board Minutes 4 May 26, 2026 Agenda Item VI. Strategic Planning Committee B. Dr. Lobb stated the Strategic Planning Committee for May 4, 2026 was cancelled. ACTION TAKEN: None, Information only Agenda Item VII. Finance Committee Meeting A. Dr. Boyd presented the NRHS Financial report for April 2026: April 2026 Financial Performance  Gross Revenues .................................. (Budget $218,346,907)............ $222,834,985  Net Patient Revenue .............................. (Budget $48,226,781).............. $47,868,419  Total Operating Expenses ..................... (Budget $52,548,109).............. $52,888,170  Other Operating Revenues .......................... (Budget $842,871)................... $751,714  Operating Income .................................... (Budget $3,478,457).............. ($4,268,037)  Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses) ........ (Budget $492,533)................. ($274,125)  Excess Revenues over Expenses ............ (Budget $2,985,924).............. ($3,993,912)  EBIDA ....................................................... (Budget $2,951,648).............. ($2,046,796) Year-to-Date  Operating Income .................................. (Budget $36,728,908)............ ($41,636,278)  Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses) ..... (Budget $4,614,953).............. ($3,869,679)  Excess Revenues over Expenses .......... (Budget $32,113,955)............ ($37,766,599) ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Greenleaf made a motion to approve the April 2026 NRHS Financial Statements. Dr. Anderson seconded and the motion to approve the April 2026 Financials were approved unanimously with aye votes from Dr. Lobb, Mr. Hale, Ms. Womack, Mr. Sherrer, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Greenleaf, Ms. Pipes and Ms. Weber. Agenda Item VIII. Old Business None Agenda Item IX. New Business Dr. Lobb shared the July NRHA board meeting will not be held. The City of Norman will be notified of the cancellation. Ms. Eman, Mr. Marler, Ms. Herron, Mr. Nabors and Mr. Johnson left the meeting at 6:25pm.  NRHA Board Minutes 5 May 26, 2026 Agenda Item X. Proposed Executive Session A. Proposed Vote to Convene an Executive Session 25 Okla. Stat. § 307.B.4 to Discuss with Legal Counsel (i) Pending Internal Peer Review/Credentialing Investigation Regarding the Medical Staff Members/Applicants Listed Below; ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Sherrer made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session. Mr. Pipes seconded and the motion was approved unanimously with aye votes from Dr. Lobb, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Womack, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Sherrer, Mr. Hale, Ms. Greenleaf, Mr. Pipes and Ms. Weber. B. Medical Staff Recommendations Regarding the Medical Staff Members/ Applicants as Listed in XIII.B 1-3 Below. 1. Recommend New Provisional Medical Staff Appointments: a. Brindha Krishnan, MD – Hospital Medicine – Active b. Umera Paracha, MD – Medicine – Active c. Alexia Wright, MD – Medicine – Active d. Kimberly Judd, MD – Pediatrics – Active 2. Recommend Advancement of Medical Staff from Provisional Status: a. Miranda Knight-Brown, MD – OB/GYN – Active b. Ross Gillum, MD – Surgery - Active 3. Recommended Medical Staff Reappointments: a. Muhammad Salim, MD – Cardiovascular Medicine – Active b. Garrett Nix, MD – Emergency Medicine – Active c. Brett Dees, MD – Medicine – Active d. Thomas Whalen, DO – Hospital Medicine – Active e. Joel Kardokus, MD – Hospital Medicine – Active f. Matthew Malony, MD – Pediatrics – Active g. Joshua Vollstaedt, DO – Medicine – Active h. April Whalen, APRN-CNS – Hospital Medicine – Allied Health C. Request to Adjourn Out of Executive Session and Return to Regular Session ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Pipes made a motion to adjourn out of Executive Session. Ms. Greenleaf seconded, and the motion was approved unanimous aye votes from Dr. Lobb, Mr. Hale, Ms. Womack, Mr. Sherrer, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Greenleaf, Mr. Pipes and Ms. Weber. Dr. Lobb noted the Board returned to regular session. There were no decisions or votes taken except to return to regular session and any information shared during the Executive Session is privileged and needs to remain in Executive Session. D. Proposed Vote to Approve or Disapprove the Medical Executive Committee Recommendations Regarding Credentialing of the Referenced Medical Staff  NRHA Board Minutes 6 May 26, 2026 Members as Listed in XII B 1-3 ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Sherrer motioned to approve credentialing items as recommended by Medical Executive Committee and Credentials Committee of all referenced Medical Staff members listed in XII B 1-3. Dr. Anderson seconded, and the motion was approved with unanimous aye votes from Dr. Lobb, Mr. Hale, Ms. Womack, Mr. Sherrer, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Greenleaf, Mr. Pipes and Ms. Weber. Ms. Eman returned to the meeting at 6:30pm. Mr. Sherrer left the meeting at 6:33pm. Agenda Item XI. Administrative & Performance Updates Ms. Purvis provided a handout detailing talking points and an overview of the process of the ongoing routine negotiations with insurance providers. Letters have gone out to patients who are currently affected by the negotiation process. Mr. Bohanan shared the following:  Work continues on staff retention, standardization & efficiency  The Vizient Integrated Supply Chain project is progressing very well. Significant savings have been recognized in the first 45 days  Discovery phase for EMR assessment is in progress and a potential roadmap will be available within the next 10 weeks Ms. Richardson shared the following:  Two Health Department visits in the last few weeks. CMS notified us there were no findings  All contracts distributed to Primary Care Clinics and are waiting for them to be returned  Specialty clinic contracts to be distributed around June 15  Dr. Alexia Wright returns to NRHS to oversee the Wound Center Dr. Voto thanked everyone who attended the 80th Celebration Event on May 11th. The surgical services area dedication for Dr. James McCurdy was well attended. Dr. Boyd shared the following:  Bond holders meeting will be Tuesday, June 2nd  Received a letter of intent for purchase of the Porter campus. Updates will be provided as progress is made Agenda Item XII. Board Open Discussion None  NRHA Board Minutes 7 May 26, 2026 Agenda Item XIII. Adjournment ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Greenleaf made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:49pm. Dr. Anwar seconded, and the motion was passed with aye votes from Dr. Lobb, Mr. Hale, Ms. Womack, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Anwar, Mr. Sherrer, Ms. Greenleaf, Mr. Pipes & Ms. Weber. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Womack, Vice-Chair/Secretary