ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Health Resources has named Jennifer Schroeder to be the health system's new general counsel. She assumes the position on April 5, after taking on roles of increasing responsibilities in the legal services department since 2008. She replaces Ken Kramer, who recently retired after more than three decades with Texas Health.
As Texas Health’s general counsel, Schroeder will oversee the legal services department, as well as managed care, and merger and acquisition activities.
“Jennifer has provided excellent guidance for Texas Health for 18 years,” said Barclay Berdan, CEO for Texas Health. “She is a proven leader, respected for her strong leadership and commitment to helping Texas Health advance our Mission of improving the health of the people in the communities we serve.”
Jennifer has a master of healthcare administration from Texas Woman’s University, a juris doctor from Tulane Law School and a bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition, Jennifer has earned a certificate through the Harvard Business School Executive Education General Management Program. She is board-certified in health law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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About Texas Health Resources
Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider. With a service area that consists of 16 counties and more than 8 million people, the system is committed to providing quality, coordinated care through its Texas Health Physicians Group and 29 hospital locations under the banners of Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Texas Health Harris Methodist and Texas Health Huguley. Texas Health access points and services, ranging from acute-care hospitals and trauma centers to outpatient facilities and home health and preventive services, provide the full continuum of care for all stages of life. The system has more than 4,400 licensed hospital beds, 6,400 physicians with active staff privileges and nearly 29,000 employees. For more information about Texas Health, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit www.TexasHealth.org.