The Rural Hospital Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a subcommittee of HPAC mandated by Senate Bill 1621, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, to advise HHSC of issues relating specifically to rural hospitals.
Members:
| Frank L. Beaman (RHAC member) Faith Community Health System JacksboroJohn Henderson (RHAC member) Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) Round Rock |
Jerry Pickett (RHAC member) Bosque County District Hospital CliftonTodd Scroggins (RHAC member) Wise Health Systems Decatur
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- Welcome, introductions, and roll call, The meeting was convened by Frank Beaman Chair
- Consideration of February 3, 2026, draft meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as drafted.
- Announcements from the Office of Rural Hospital Finance
April Ferrino (Director, Office of Rural Hospital Finance) introduced new staff additions.
- Revell Goins joined the technical assistance team (market research/design background; focuses on translating data into visualizations for TA and grants work).
- Logan Norris joined the grants team as a grants advisor for HB18-created grants.
The Second regional meeting of the year announced for May 14 at Children’s Regional Medical Center with the purpose of networking, HHSC updates, and sharing rural hospital best practices. The Chair emphasized the value of the regional meetings and encouraged attendance.
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