Membership Policies

Membership in each Roundtable group is by personal invitation only and is limited to 45-50 executives from non-competing, not-for-profit organizations across the nation. Priority is given to individuals referred by existing Members and to executives from organizations already participating in Roundtable groups.

Meeting Attendance. For any given Meeting:

Pinch Hitters. Members may send an appropriate substitute (“Pinch Hitter”) in the event they are unable to attend. If a Member does not attend nor send a “pinch hitter” to two consecutive Meetings (i.e. is a “no-show” for a period of one year), his or her Membership status will be up for review. This Member may forfeit their chair due to lack of participation. Our purpose is to maintain a group of Members who consistently participate in the Meetings and mid-Meeting networking activities.

Guest Policy for Prospective Members. Early in our history, The Guest Policy was designed by Members seeking an opportunity to invite a friend or colleague from another organization to attend a Meeting, in hopes that this guest would enjoy the experience and subsequently join. Therefore to attend a Roundtable Meeting as a Guest, you must have received a personal invitation from an existing Member of the Group you are interested in joining. The Guest Policy does not operate "across" Roundtable Groups, nor is it "open to the public." The Guest Policy is based on personal invitation/referral.

Guest Policy for Members' Colleagues. On occasion, a Roundtable Member may invite a colleague from his/her own organization to attend a given Roundtable Meeting as a Guest. This is a courtesy offered by The Healthcare Roundtable. No single Member will be permitted to monopolize this opportunity. This type of Guest invitation is designed as a one-time experience only.

There are four guest slots (total) per Meeting. Guest reservations are made in advance through our office. Guests are encouraged not to make travel arrangements until they are fully approved and registered via our office.

Referral Discount. Invitation to our Roundtable Groups is often accomplished by a referral from an existing Member. In this case, we offer a one-time dues discount to the Referred Executive. Once that individual joins, this same discount is applied to the Referring Member's renewal dues invoice, as a way to say, "Thank you for the referral!"

Guest Policy/Referral Discount Interplay. When a referred individual chooses to attend a Roundtable meeting as a Guest, this same individual will automatically FORFEIT the above Referral Discount. In other words, a referred prospective Member can utilize the Guest Policy opportunity OR the Referral Discount on first year's dues, but NOT both.

Excused Absences are given only in the case of a) personal or family emergencies; b) flight cancellations due to severe weather conditions, acts of God and the like; c) a Joint Commission/CMS survey. Dues will not be deferred for absences caused by a) personal or business schedule conflicts; b) work related commitments, such as board retreats, union negotiations, or special hospital events.

This policy was determined by the Membership with the intention to be gracious to those who have unforeseen difficulties while at the same time maintain the integrity of each Roundtable group. No exceptions, please.

Meeting Speakers. Expenses/honoraria will be paid only to those individuals requested to speak at Roundtable Meetings by consensus of the entire group. Members giving presentations who themselves choose to bring along a co-presenter should not expect that individual’s expenses to be paid by the Roundtable.

Membership Dues. Membership dues are transferable when necessary but are not refundable.

Membership Lists should be used for interactive educational purposes only--networking, brainstorming and problem-solving. They are not to be used for commercial purposes or solicitation.

Dress Code. The term “business casual” means that business suits, ties, heels, etc. are not required. For example, slacks and collared shirts are appropriate. “Resort casual” includes any comfortable clothing except swim attire.