Norman Regional Hospital Authority Study Session
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · December 19, 2022
Minutes
NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Board Study Session
December 19, 2022
MINUTES
The Norman Regional Hospital Authority met in a Board Study Session, Monday,
December 19, 2022 at 12:00pm in the Conference Rooms at Norman Regional 9. The
meeting notification was posted on the NRHS and Norman/City Websites and at the
entrance of Norman Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
Members Present: Doug Cubberley, Chairman
Dr. Muhammad Anwar
Kevin Pipes
Jerome (Jerry) Weber, Ph.D.
Joan Greenleaf
James Chappell
Members Absent: Mary Womack
Dr. Diane Chambers
Paula Roberts
Others Present: Richie Splitt, President and CEO
Dr. Aaron Boyd, Chief Medical Officer
Ken Hopkins, CFO
John Manfredo, COO
Elaine Purvis, VP, Chief Strategy Officer
Brittni McGill, VP, CNO
Meegan Carter, VP Population Health & Wellness
Kara Cornell, Administrative Fellow
Larry Harden, Administrative Director, Risk & Compliance
Recorder: Richie Splitt, President & CEO
I. Call to Order
Mr. Cubberley called to order the December 19, 2022 Board Study Session at
12:01pm.
II. Board Resolution
Mr. Cubberley brought forward the vote for the Board Resolution in support of an
Affiliation Agreement and Joint Venture between Norman Regional Health
System (NRHS) and OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center (OUSCC).
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made a motion to approve the Resolution for
Affiliation with OU Health Radiation Oncology Joint Venture as
presented. Ms. Greenleaf seconded, and the Resolution
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passed unanimously with aye votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr.
Weber, Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
III. Post Pandemic Realities & the Restart of Industry Transformation (Kaufman Hall)
Mr. Anu Singh, Managing Director and Duke Larson, Associate, Kaufman Hall
shared a presentation on the Current State of Health Systems’ Financial
Performances and Operational Dynamics.
Additionally, Mr. Singh and Mr. Larson presented information on Future
Requirements for Success by Hospitals.
Attendees conversed about the financial impact of COVID-19 on one of
America’s foundational institutions – hospitals and health systems. Consideration
was given to best practices for health systems to achieve their full potential in
service to others. Generally speaking, NRHS must 1) continue evaluating our
market focus, service offerings and relationships; 2) connect strategy with
financial plans; 3) effectively allocate scarce capital resources; and 4) understand
the patient/consumer. Time was spent examining innovative and strategic
partnerships similar to the proposed partnership between NRHS and OUSCC.
IV. Adjournment
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Chappel made a motion to adjourn the Board Study
Session at 2:06pm. Dr. Weber seconded, and the motion
passed unanimously with aye votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr.
Weber, Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Womack, Vice Chair/Secretary
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Agenda
NRHA Board Study Session
December 19, 2022
Norman Regional Nine
Conference Room – 2nd Floor
I. Call to Order………………………………………………………………..Mr. Cubberley
II. Post-Pandemic Realities & the Restart of Industry Transformation
A. Current State of Health Systems’ Financial Performance & Operational
Dynamics
1. COVID’s Immediate and Lasting Impacts on the Industry (i.e.,
Where are we now? What’s Next?)
2. Overview of Current & Future Challenges
3. Rating Agencies Healthcare Sector Viewpoint
4. Characteristics that Make Health Systems Vulnerable
5. Managing the Current Headwinds
6. Key Takeaways / Lessons Learned
B. Future Requirements for Success
1. Assessing Current Trends & Revamping Business Model(s)
2. Reassessing Strategic Focus
3. Expectations for Service Providers, 2023 and Beyond
4. Positioning for a Successful Future
5. Affiliations / Partnerships
III. Board Resolution
A. Proposed Vote to Approve or Disapprove the Resolution of the NRHA Board
of Trustees Approving Certain Projects Related to Inspire Health and
Cancer Care
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Disapprove the Resolution of the NRHA
Board of Trustees Approving Certain Projects
Related to Inspire Health and Cancer Care
ACTION TAKEN: ____________________________________
IV. Adjourn
ACTION EEDED: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting
ACTION TAKEN: ______________________________________
Mission:
To serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care.
Vision:
To be the provider of choice to improve the health and well-being of our regional communities.
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