Is it close enough?

02/20/2015

Blog by Steve Love We frequently read articles examining why the healthcare cost in some cities is higher than others. Healthcare delivery is complex no matter the locale and there are many factors. Some components are brutally simple, with one specific “public health focus” potentially saving millions of dollars in North Texas healthcare costs. Many of our cities (Irving, Richardson, … Read More

DFWHC hosts rescheduled awards luncheon

02/19/2015

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted its Social and Awards Luncheon today at the Arlington Convention Center with more than 400 attendees turning out to honor Dr. Wright Lassiter with the Distinguished Health Service Award, Carole Young with the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award and Becky Tucker as the 2014 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The … Read More

Love interview on the uninsured in D Healthcare Daily

02/18/2015

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Steve Love, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Parkland Health & Hospital System Chief Financial Officer John Moore were interviewed for a story that ran in this morning’s D Healthcare Daily. The topic was “Who Pays for the Uninsured?” The story, penned by Matt Goodman, can be found here.

DFWHC speaks out against smoking in Irving restaurants

02/17/2015

DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love has joined Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne in speaking out against present smoking ordinances in Irving restaurants. His comments were detailed in a segment broadcast last night on WFAA Ch. 8 News. Smoking is presently allowed in Irving restaurants, and Love believes there should be a ban identical to the one enacted … Read More

Love’s editorial runs in FW Star-Telegram

02/16/2015

In a guest editorial posted in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Saturday, W. Stephen Love discussed the possibility of the collapse of the Affordable Care Act. “In June, the eyes of Texas will be upon the U.S. Supreme Court as it decides the King v. Burwell case,” Love wrote. “We should all be concerned about the result of this lawsuit. … Read More

DFWHC participates in D Academy Class

02/13/2015

Steve Love, president/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council, participated in a panel discussion during the D Academy Health Care Class yesterday at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Love was joined by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, Parkland Health & Hospital System CFO John Moore and D Healthcare Daily Editor Matt Goodman. Love’s topic was “Who Pays for the Uninsured?” … Read More

Preserving Access to Affordable Healthcare

01/26/2015

Without healthy workers, there is no thriving economy. Access to health insurance for everyone is crucial because it improves the worker’s health and finances, all contributing to our economy. The upcoming Supreme Court decision (King v. Burwell) in June will determine whether the Affordable Care Act will allow subsidies to continue to flow to federally-facilitated health insurance marketplace exchanges. These … Read More

The single most preventable cause of death

11/25/2014

I am a native Virginian and proud of my heritage. I remember as a small boy visiting the warehouses where flue-cured tobacco was auctioned to the major companies for processing into cigarettes. John Rolfe, a young man from Jamestown, was the first colonist to grow tobacco in America. He secured the initial seeds from Trinidad and in 1612 produced his … Read More

Annual Awards Luncheon cancelled

10/16/2014

“The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council board of trustees has decided to cancel the 2014 Annual Awards Luncheon scheduled for Oct. 21, 2014. We realize this event is to honor our chairs of our hospital board of trustees for their conscientious service and individuals who have been noted for their leadership. With the recent events in Dallas, all hospitals are working … Read More

Statement on Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas by DFWHC president/CEO W. Stephen Love

10/16/2014

With Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas as one of 88 member hospitals of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), we have worked collaboratively with this institution on public health and patient safety issues for more than 45 years. During this time, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has provided excellent healthcare to the community including labor and delivery, cardiovascular and the … Read More