Barry Couch is a leader in the development and implementation of risk management strategies, processes and programs for healthcare and insurance providers. As a specialist in alternative risk financing strategies, Barry helps various self-insured organizations develop strategic direction dealing with the challenges of taking their company to the next level or simply reviewing new opportunities to address the complexities of the future.Barry is also CEO and founder of HealthSure which specializes in insurance, risk and quality management programs for hospitals, medical groups and health systems and associations. HealthSure was founded in 1998 and works with over 60 hospitals, Risk Retention Groups, Captives, Trusts and self-insurance Pools. Barry is Chairman and member of the board of directors of Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX. He served on the Board of Directors of King’s Daughters Hospital in Temple and chaired the hospital Planning Committee for 21 years. He is also a past board member of Texas Hospital Association and HOSPAC. Barry is the trustee delegate to the AHA Regional Policy Board and was a member of the AHA Liability Reform Task Force. Barry is past chairman of the association of Texas Healthcare Trustees.The value and impact of Barry’s work with hospitals and physician groups has been honored through numerous special appointments and awards including the Texas Healthcare Trustees "Founders Award," the highest honor bestowed for hospital trustee leadership in Texas.