Texas MGMA Conference

Opening Keynote: “Legislative Factors and the 2024 Election Year”

Since 2021, Clayton Stewart has served as Vice President of Public Affairs for Texas Medical Association, as well as their chief lobbyist.  He first joined the TMA as Director of TEXPAC, the political action arm of the association, in August 2013.  In 2016 he switched roles to Director of Legislative Affairs focusing on health insurance issues in the private market. While in this position he most notably worked on Senate Bill 1264, the Texas Surprise Billing Law and more recently the Texas “Gold Carding” legislation that reformed prior authorization and utilization review processes by health plans.  Prior to TMA, he served as the Director of Governmental Affairs for the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists and worked for various Texas elected officials in the Capitol. An Austin native, Clayton earned his BA in government from the University of Texas at Austin while working in the Texas State Legislature.  Clayton has close to two decades of political experience, working nine Legislative Sessions, along with running highly contested political campaigns.  

Closing Keynote: “Don’t Quit Your Day Job: How to THRIVE in your Career without Sacrificing Your Personal Life and Suffering Burnout”

Annamarí is not just another speaker; she is a seasoned Healthcare Executive with HCA Healthcare Continental Division, bringing a wealth of firsthand experience and understanding of the industry's unique challenges. Her deep insights into the pressures of the healthcare sector equip her to address key issues like stress, quiet quitting, lack of engagement, productivity challenges, and the looming threat of burnout. Recognizing the critical need for solutions, Annamarí has launched a successful business as a health & leadership coach and keynote speaker, with a clear mission: to be a driving force in combating burnout within the healthcare industry.