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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's Patient Safety Summit
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 17th Annual Patient Safety Summit is set to begin September 5 and continue to September 12\, 19 and 26. The virtual event will take place each day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon\, CT.\n\nThemed “Safety Champions Light the Way\,” the event kicks off September 5 with Keynote Speaker Will Bowen\, the bestselling author of “Happy Stories” and “A Complaint Free World.” He is also the founder of A Complaint Free World\, a nonprofit organization that has touched the lives of more than 10 million people in 106 countries. Bowen has been featured on “Oprah\,” “Today\,” “ABC World News\,” “CBS Sunday Morning\,” and in People\, Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal.\n\nAdditional topics and speakers include:\n\nThursday\, September 12 – “Sentinel Event Definition of Suicide and How to Apply” with Sally Dahab of The Joint Commission; “Best Practices for Monitoring of a Suicidal Patient: On Inpatient Services\, in the ED and the Outpatient Setting” with Dr. Andrew Diederich of Children’s Health.\n\nThursday\, September 19 – “Legislation Update and Involvement” with Jack Frazee of the Texas Nurses Association; “Evidence Based Practices to Reduce Fall Events” with Anne Hulzing of The Joint Commission.\n\nThursday\, September 26 – The topics “Morale Injury” and “Health Equity” with speakers to be determined.\n\nThere will be 7.5 hours of continuing education credits available. Sponsorships and tickets are now available. You can find details here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-patient-safety-summit-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T150000
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Hall Render "Healthcare Immigration" webinar
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render will co-host the webinar “Navigating the Minefields of Healthcare Immigration (Physicians and RNs)” on Thursday\, August 22 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Michael L. Kim\, Attorney at Hall Render; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nJoin us for this educational discussion with a national expert from Hall Render detailing the steps involving physician and RN immigration. Topics will include physician-related immigration\, registered nurses\, J-1 waivers\, H-1B and permanent residency processing.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-hall-render-healthcare-immigration-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T150000
DTSTAMP:20240725T162900Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Forvis Mazars webinar "Navigating 340B"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Forvis Mazars will co-host the webinar “Navigating 340B: Key Updates and Strategies” on Wednesday\, August 14 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Travis E. Belson\, Pharm. D.\, Manager\, Healthcare Performance Improvement at Forvis Mazars; Brian Bell\, Principal\, Healthcare Performance Improvement at Forvis Mazars; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nFor more than 30 years\, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has provided financial help to hospitals serving vulnerable communities to manage rising prescription drug costs. Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to health care organizations that care for many uninsured and low-income patients. Join us for this discussion with two national experts on the most recent updates and hospital strategies.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-forvis-mazars-webinar-navigating-340b/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T150000
DTSTAMP:20240723T145815Z
CREATED:20240723T145815Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC webinar "Health & Voting"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) in association with Ambassadors for Aging Well and Healthy Democracy Healthy People will co-host the webinar “Health & Voting” on Thursday\, August 8 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nJoin us for this complimentary discussion with a team of experts who will detail unique studies revealing a connection between civic and voter participation and community health outcomes. The same data also shows voter participation actually advances health and racial equity.\n\nSpeakers will include Jeanne Ayers\, RN\, MPH\, executive director and founder of Healthy Democracy Healthy People; Gnora Mahs\, DrPH\, MPH\, partnerships director of Health Democracy Healthy People; Elva Roy\, MBA\, founder and lead ambassador of Ambassadors for Aging Well; and Stephen Love\, president/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-webinar-health-voting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20240712T185926Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX event "2024 Better Together"
DESCRIPTION:The ACHE of North Texas will host the networking event “2024 Better Together” on Thursday\, July 18 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Vizient\, Inc. in Irving.\n\nThe evening will be dedicated to advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare industry. This networking event brings together healthcare professionals\, advocates and allies committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable healthcare landscape.\n\nGuest speaker is Therese Gopaul-Robinson\, MPH\, Owner/President of The Therese GR Company. Gopaul-Robinson is a leadership consultant with more than 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational cultures.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-event-2024-better-together/
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T150000
DTSTAMP:20240625T194141Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Protiviti webinar "2024 Healthcare Industry Top Risks"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Protiviti will co-host the webinar “2024 Healthcare Industry Top Risks” on Wednesday\, July 17 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT. There will be 1.0 hours of CPE credits available.\n\nJoin us for this complimentary discussion with a team of national experts detailing the most pressing healthcare industry risks on the horizon and what they mean for your organization.\n\nLearning objectives include: \n•	Gain a deep understanding of the leading healthcare risks for the upcoming year and the next decade;\n•	Discover how these risks are reshaping the business landscape in healthcare;\n•	Learn actionable strategies to proactively respond to these challenges and transform them into opportunities for your organization.\n\nSpeakers include: \n•	Richard Williams\, Managing Director\, Global Healthcare Practice Leader\, Protiviti;\n•	Leyla Erkan\, Managing Director\, Healthcare Compliance Lead\, Protiviti;\n•	Kimberly Lanier\, Managing Director\, Talent Advisory Lead\, Protiviti;\n•	Bryan Throckmorton\, Managing Director\, Digital Strategy and Transformation Lead\, Protiviti;\n•	Jarod Baccus\, Director\, Healthcare Internal Audit\, Protiviti;\n•	Kevin Dunnahoo\, Director\, Healthcare IT\, Cybersecurity\, and Digital\, Protiviti;\n•	Bryon Neaman\, Director\, Healthcare East Region Lead\, Protiviti;\n•	Kim Pardini-Kiely\, Associate Director\, Healthcare Operational and Clinical Excellence\, Protiviti;\n•	and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.\n\n\n\nProtiviti is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding refund\, complaint and program cancellation policies\, please contact our offices via email at cpeprograms@protiviti.com. Program Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None; Delivery Method: Group Internet Based; Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge; 1 CPE credit eligible.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-protiviti-webinar-2024-healthcare-industry-top-risks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T110000
DTSTAMP:20240607T161240Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation’s “Opioid Discussion” webinar "Rewiring Brains for Success"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” with the topic “Rewiring Brains for Success – Using Neuroscience for Addiction Recovery” on Tuesday\, July 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\, CT.\n\nDr. Robb Kelly of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group will serve as guest speaker. Dr. Kelly has over 20 years of expertise in helping people harness the power of the brain to make positive and lasting changes in people’s lives. He has a PhD in Psychology from Oxford University Trinity College; a PhD in Psychology/Behavioral Science from the University of Southampton; and is a nationally certified Recovery Coach Level1 (NCRC-1).\n\nThis is a FREE virtual event.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-opioid-discussion-webinar-rewiring-brains-for-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T153000
DTSTAMP:20240626T210249Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's virtual “Mental Health Recovery Workshop”
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so\, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will host the third “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” of 2024 on Sunday\, June 30 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.\, CT. This will be a complimentary event.\n\nWorking with UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)\, the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, the program creates awareness about mental health and addiction recovery.\n\nIn this workshop\, peer support specialists will teach you concepts through an engaging presentation and discussion. This workshop is intended for the entire community. Those with and without personal mental health experience\, healthcare professionals\, community leaders and more are welcome.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please email mhfantx@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\nThe program is supported by the Community Mental Health Grant Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The Community Mental Health Grant Program was established by House Bill 13\, 85th Legislature\, Regular Session\, 2017 and authored by Representative Four Price. The 86th Legislature appropriated $45 million in 2019 to continue the Community Mental Health Grant Program in 2020 and 2021.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-virtual-mental-health-recovery-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T133000
DTSTAMP:20240517T180332Z
CREATED:20240517T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T180332Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's Care Transitions Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will be hosting the inaugural meeting of the Care Transitions Committee on Wednesday\, June 26 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The virtual event will be an opportunity for healthcare representatives to discuss goals and develop a charter for the committee.\n\n“This committee should serve as a great opportunity to create awareness and improve quality in our North Texas hospitals\,” said Patti Taylor\, committee coordinator and director of quality and patient safety at the DFWHC Foundation. “We were asked to create this committee and we’re excited to assist in the coordination.”\n\nAccording to Patti\, improving care transitions between healthcare settings is critical to improving patients’ quality of care and their outcomes.\n\n“Effective care transitions can prevent medical errors and unnecessary hospitalizations and readmissions\,” Patti said. “We’re looking forward to this inaugural meeting and most importantly assisting the hospitals of North Texas.”\n\nTo join the meeting\, please email Patti at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-care-transitions-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T203000
DTSTAMP:20240531T193831Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX event "Executive Exchange"
DESCRIPTION:The ACHE of North Texas will host its inaugural “Executive Exchange” on Tuesday\, June 25 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Suite 500 of the Haworth Dallas Showroom at 2021 McKinney Avenue in Dallas.\n\nPlease note this event is intended for healthcare executives at the vice president level and above to come together and network with their peers.\n\nSpecial guests include Monica Paul\, executive director of the Dallas Sports Commission\, and Felixia Colón\, FACHE\, to highlight how North Texas healthcare systems can prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-event-executive-exchange/
LOCATION:Haworth Dallas Showroom\, 2021 McKinney Ave Suite 500\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T193000
DTSTAMP:20240517T183805Z
CREATED:20240517T183805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T183805Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX Asian Healthcare Leaders Boba Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Asian Healthcare Leaders Community (AHLC) of ACHE of North Texas will host the networking reception “Brewing Success: Boba with AHLC” on Wednesday\, June 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at 9 Rabbits Bakery in Dallas.\n\nAs they say\, something is brewing! Join the AHLC of North Texas for a “tea-rrific” hour and get to know leaders and fellow members. Have a sip at the AHLC table!\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-asian-healthcare-leaders-boba-networking-reception/
LOCATION:9 Rabbits Bakery\, 2546 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75229\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T143000
DTSTAMP:20240522T153101Z
CREATED:20240522T153101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T153101Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and PYA webinar "Transparency Requirements"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and PYA\, P.C. will co-host the webinar “Are you Ready? Compliance with new Price Transparency Requirements for Hospitals” on Thursday\, June 6 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Kathy Reep\, Consulting and Business Development at PYA\, P.C.; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nAs detailed in the 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule\, hospitals (including critical access hospitals) are required to make significant changes to the posting of their machine-readable price transparency file. While some of these requirements were effective in January\, most of the substantive changes are required as of July 1\, 2024. Join us for this session where we will address those requirements\, as well as numerous insights from questions posed to CMS regarding the complexity of compliance with the requirements.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-pya-webinar-transparency-requirements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T113000
DTSTAMP:20240522T152814Z
CREATED:20240522T152814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T152814Z
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SUMMARY:North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Health Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council’s President/CEO Stephen Love will moderate a panel discussion during the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Health Care Conference on Wednesday\, May 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas.\n\nThis year’s event will open with Keynote Speaker Dr. Cheryl Pegus\, managing director of Morgan Health Ventures. The panel discussion “Addressing the Demands of the Expanding Population in North Texas” will follow\, with Love moderating guest speakers Lindsey Tyra\, chief strategy officer at Children’s Health; Michael Sanborn\, executive vice president at Baylor Scott & White; and John Thresher\, chief development officer at Medical City Health Care.\n\nThe event will close with the panel discussion “Advancements in Biomedicine with the Health Care Sector\,” with Lili Clark\, senior associate at Lyda Hill Philanthropies; Claire Aldridge\, chief strategy officer at Form Bio; Gabby Everett\, director of business operations at BioLabs Pegasus Park; and Benjamin Isgur\, vice president thought leadership at Fidelity.\n\nDFWHC will serve as a Supporting Sponsor of the event.\n\nYou can register here.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/north-dallas-chamber-of-commerce-health-care-conference/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North Dallas Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lwinkles@ndcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T150000
DTSTAMP:20240515T145915Z
CREATED:20240515T145915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T145915Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Hall Render Webinar "New Scrutiny of Tax-Exempt Health Care"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render will co-host the webinar “Hospitals under the Microscope: New Scrutiny of Tax-Exempt Health Care” on Thursday\, May 23 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Jeffrey L. Carmichael\, Attorney at Hall Render; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nSenators are ramping up scrutiny on nonprofit hospitals’ spending\, calling for a revision of federal auditing standards over concerns that hospitals abuse their tax-exempt status to avoid providing free and discounted care to communities and low-income populations. What are the latest developments\, and what do hospitals need to know? Join us for this discussion with a national expert from Hall Render.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-hall-render-webinar-new-scrutiny-of-tax-exempt-health-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T150000
DTSTAMP:20240429T212434Z
CREATED:20240429T212434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T212434Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Nurses Lounge webinar "Reduce Reliance on Staffing Agencies"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Nurses Lounge will co-host the webinar “Save Money and Reduce Reliance on Staffing Agencies” on Thursday\, May 16 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT. This should be a fascinating panel discussion with the founders of Nurses Lounge!\n\nSpeakers will include Timothy Armes\, President and Founder of Nurses Lounge; Garret Armes\, Co-Founder of Nurses Lounge; and DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love.\n\nDuring this complimentary event\, you will learn about a new program that could potentially save healthcare facilities thousands if not millions of dollars annually in temp agency fees\, overtime pay and sign-on bonuses. This new platform could replace healthcare facilities reliance on temp staffing agencies and hourly markup fees.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-nurses-lounge-webinar-reduce-reliance-on-staffing-agencies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T150000
DTSTAMP:20240430T195439Z
CREATED:20240430T195439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T195439Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and FORVIS webinar "Preventing and Managing Insurance Denials"
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss this great lineup! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and FORVIS will co-host the webinar “Hospital Strategies for Preventing and Managing Insurance Denials” on Wednesday\, May 15 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Ryan Rozwat\, Director of Revenue Cycle Performance Improvement at FORVIS; Madison Andrews\, RN\, CCM\, Director of Case Management at Stillwater Medical Center; Valorie Clouse\, RN\, AGNP\, FNP\, CCM\, Director of Clinical Revenue Cycle Performance Improvement at FORVIS; Liz Elias\, Managing Partner\, Indianapolis Legal Office at Hall Render; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO at DFWHC.\n\nInsurance Denials are significantly impacting hospitals’ operational and financial performance as well as the patients’ experience at many organizations. Join our group of hospital leaders\, clinical and legal experts as we discuss insurance denial trends and strategies to prevent\, address and resolve denials.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-forvis-webinar-preventing-and-managing-insurance-denials/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20240422T202950Z
CREATED:20240422T202950Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and UNT webinar "Bringing Innovation and Entrepreneurship to NURSING"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) will continue its 2024 Webinar Series with an educational session on Thursday May 9 and May 9 working with The University of North Texas Health Science Center with “Bringing Innovation and Entrepreneurship to NURSING” from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nYou don’t want to miss this complimentary discussion with a national expert in nursing!\n\nThe guest speaker will be Dr. Cindy Weston\, DNP\, APRN\, FNP-BC\, CHSE\, FAANP\, FAAN\, Founding Dean of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth College of Nursing.\n\nDFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love will moderate the discussion.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-unt-webinar-bringing-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-to-nursing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T150000
DTSTAMP:20240422T202454Z
CREATED:20240422T202454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T202454Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Konica Minolta webinar "Cyber Security Training"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) will continue its 2024 Webinar Series on Wednesday\, May 8 with Konica Minolta when we co-host “Cyber Security Training” from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nYou don’t want to miss this complimentary discussion with national experts in healthcare cyber security!\n\nSpeakers will include Eric Ihlenfeldt\, Healthcare Services Manager at Konica Minolta/All Covered; and Heather Nicholson\, Healthcare IT Services Consultant at Konica Minolta/All Covered.\n\nDFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love will moderate the discussion.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-konica-minolta-webinar-cyber-security-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T140000
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Moss Adams webinar "Emergency Department Strategies"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Moss Adams will co-host the webinar “Strategies to Measure and Improve Emergency Department Performance\, Mitigate Risk” on Thursday\, May 2 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT. You don’t want to miss this complimentary event with a national expert in clinical expertise and guidance!\n\nSpeakers will include Dawn Isaacs\, RN\, MSN\, MBA\, Senior Manager and Nursing Consultant at Moss Adams; and DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love.\n\nDawn’s decades of expertise in the Emergency Department assists organizations in improving Left Without Being Seen rates\, Door to Doctor times\, and overall Emergency Department Boarding hours. Prior to joining Moss Adams\, Dawn worked for a large health system in the Midwest. She received multiple awards from institutions such as The Joint Commission\, NRC Health\, Leapfrog and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-moss-adams-webinar-emergency-department-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T090000
DTSTAMP:20240424T194738Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX "Breakfast with the President" with Robert Walker
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas will host the networking event “Breakfast with the President and CEO Robert Walker\, FACHE” on Tuesday\, April 30 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas.\n\n“Bob” Walker joined Scottish Rite in 1979. He previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was named President/CEO in 2012. In his role\, Bob is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction of the organization and continuing its position as one of the top-ranked pediatric orthopedic centers in the world. Bob has served on the board of the Texas Hospital Association and on its Executive and Audit committees. He is a past chairman of the Texas Hospital Association Foundation Board and was a member of the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board and the Children’s Hospital Association Public Policy Committee. Bob is also a past board chairman of the DFW Hospital Council.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-breakfast-with-the-president-with-robert-walker/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20240124T174508Z
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SUMMARY:"Family Fit Fest" hosted by Community Council of Greater Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Hosted by the Community Council of Greater Dallas\, the annual “Family Fit Fest” is set for Saturday\, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall.\n\nFormerly “Get Kidz Fit Fest\,” the Family Fit Fest is a free community expo with fun at its core. Every family member\, from children to grandparents\, is invited to discover how to get your mind and body right. You’ll learn how to be fit in all aspects of life: nutritionally\, physically\, mentally\, financially\, civically\, spiritually and more.\n\nEngage in educational and physical activities\, plus get exposure to resources and services from over 100 businesses and non-profit organizations aimed at enhancing and improving everyone’s quality of life.\n\nSponsorships and exhibitor booths are now available. You can find them here.\n\nFor information\, please contact tholt@ccadvance.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/family-fit-fest-hosted-by-community-council-of-greater-dallas/
LOCATION:Dallas Market Hall\, 2100 Stemmons Freeway\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Council of Greater Dallas":MAILTO:impact@ccadvance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T150000
DTSTAMP:20240328T210110Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Outset Medical webinar "Dialysis Innovations"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Outset Medical will co-host the webinar “Reducing the Cost and Complexities of Dialysis” on Thursday\, April 25 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT. You don’t want to miss this complimentary event that could provide great savings to your hospital!\n\nThe panel will include Krysta Myers\, Divisions Director of Dialysis at Medical City Healthcare; Laura Romike\, SVP of Sales at Outset Medical; and DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love.\n\nDialysis is one of the largest\, most expensive\, and stagnant areas of healthcare. Join us for this panel discussion focused on creating change\, driving widespread adoption of new technology\, and delivering on the promise of an improved experience for patients and lower cost of care for healthcare providers.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-outset-medical-webinar-dialysis-innovations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T150000
DTSTAMP:20240409T161042Z
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SUMMARY:"The Future of Healthcare Summit" hosted by Northwestern University and Children's Health
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern University’s DFW Kellogg Alumni Network will host its first-ever “Future of Healthcare Summit” on April 19 at Pegasus Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children’s Health President and CEO Chris Durovich\, an alumnus of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University\, will serve as this year’s honorary chair of the summit.\n\nThe program has a loaded lineup of industry executives and thought leaders from across North Texas\, including Dr. Fred Cerise\, president/CEO of Parkland Health; Steve Miff\, president/CEO of PCCI; Usmaan Ahmad\, senior vice president at Children’s Health; and Dr. Craig Garthwaite\, professor of strategy at Northwestern University. Topics range from healthcare financing to industry disruptors to the rise of digital health.\n\nFor a full agenda and to purchase tickets\, please click here.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/the-future-of-healthcare-summit-hosted-by-northwestern-university-and-childrens-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T140000
DTSTAMP:20240124T180623Z
CREATED:20240124T180623Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon - DFWHC Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation today announced the date and location of its 26th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon as Thursday\, April 18 at the Hurst Conference Center.\n\nThemed “Making a Difference\,” this year’s event will honor 16 recipients from hospitals across North Texas. For over two decades\, the DFWHC Foundation’s Employee of the Year Luncheon has honored more than 1\,260 exceptional hospital employees. The luncheon is designed to be a memorable afternoon for hospitals and their nominees.\n\nIn the fashion of an awards show\, recipients are announced at the event and asked to come to the stage to receive their honor.\n\nAwards include:\n\n• Employee of the Year;\n• Volunteer of the Year;\n• System Employee of the Year;\n• Physician of the Year;\n• Preceptor of the Year;\n• and the Rex McRae Scholarship.\n\nDeadline to submit nominees is March 1\, 2024. One nominee is allowed in each category per hospital. Nominee forms can be found here.\n\nSponsorships are now available.\n\nHospital sponsorships can be found here.\n\nExecutive non-hospital sponsorships can be found here.\n\nTables and tickets are still available and can be purchased here.\n\nFor information\, contact EOY@dfwhcfoundation.org or 972-719-4900.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/26th-annual-employee-of-the-year-luncheon-dfwhc-foundation/
LOCATION:Hurst Conference Center\, 1601 Campus Drive\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T153000
DTSTAMP:20240329T184750Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "Mental Health Recovery Workshop" in Richardson
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned for loved ones or your community and have a passion to help others? If so\, learn how to become part of the solution! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will host the second “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” of 2024 on Sunday\, April 14 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.\, CT at PLAN (People Living Active Lives Now) in Richardson. This will be a complimentary event.\n\nWorking with UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)\, the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, the program creates awareness about mental health and addiction recovery.\n\nIn this workshop\, peer support specialists will teach you concepts through an engaging presentation and discussion. This workshop is intended for the entire community. Those with and without personal mental health experience\, healthcare professionals\, community leaders and more are welcome.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please email mhfantx@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\nThe program is supported by the Community Mental Health Grant Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The Community Mental Health Grant Program was established by House Bill 13\, 85th Legislature\, Regular Session\, 2017 and authored by Representative Four Price. The 86th Legislature appropriated $45 million in 2019 to continue the Community Mental Health Grant Program in 2020 and 2021.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-mental-health-recovery-workshop-in-richardson/
LOCATION:PLAN @1121 ROCK\, 1121 Rockingham Drive\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T150000
DTSTAMP:20240313T193353Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Hospital Pricing Specialists webinar "2024 CMS Pricing Transparency Rules"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and national experts from Hospital Pricing Specialists will co-host the webinar “2024 CMS Pricing Transparency Rules” on Thursday\, April 4 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT. You don’t want to miss this complimentary “Hot Topic” event!\n\nThe panel will include Rick Louie\, managing director of Hospital Pricing Specialists; Etosha McGee\, VP Consulting Services at Hospital Pricing Specialists; Faye Openshaw\, VP Business Sales at Hospital Pricing Specialists: and DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love moderating the discussion.\n\nHospital price transparency mandates have become more stringent in 2024 as CMS seeks to strengthen regulations. Medicare’s 2024 final rule for hospital outpatient payments includes updates to the price transparency rules. What will hospitals need to do? What templates will be necessary? How can you avoid citations? How can hospital price transparency best support consumer-friendly requirements? Learn the answer to these questions and more during this lively discussion.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-hospital-pricing-specialists-webinar-2024-cms-pricing-transparency-rules/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T200000
DTSTAMP:20240319T201234Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of NTX "After-Hours Networking Event"
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas will host an “After-Hours Networking Event” on Tuesday\, April 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Maple Branch Craft Brewery in Fort Worth.\n\nSpace is limited\, so be sure to register early for this popular evening of socializing and networking with your healthcare colleagues from around the Metroplex. Come out and join members of ACHE of North Texas and North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ). Fee includes two drink tickets and food.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact John Whittemore at jwhittemore@achentx.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/ache-of-ntx-after-hours-networking-event/
LOCATION:Maple Branch Craft Brewery\, 2628 Whitmore St\,\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:jwhittemore@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T140000
DTSTAMP:20240304T215825Z
CREATED:20240304T215825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T215825Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Hall Render webinar “Vaccine Reporting and Mandate Prohibitions – A Texas Perspective”
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and a national expert from Hall Render will co-host the webinar “Navigating Vaccine Reporting and Mandate Prohibitions: A Texas Perspective” on Thursday\, March 28 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\, CDT. You don’t want to miss this complimentary “Hot Topic” event!\n\nRobin Sheridan\, attorney at Hall Render and Mac Stewart\, attorney at Hall Render\, will serve as the keynote speakers\, with DFWHC President/CEO Stephen Love moderating the discussion.\n\nTopics will include: \n• Legal Requirements;\n• Ethical Responsibilities;\n• Reporting Requirements;\n• CMS Requirements;\n• Managing Detailed Data.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-hall-render-webinar-vaccine-reporting-and-mandate-prohibitions-a-texas-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T103000
DTSTAMP:20240110T172254Z
CREATED:20240110T172254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T172254Z
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SUMMARY:DCMS and DFWHC "Active Shooter Response" Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS)\, in coordination with the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and the DFWHC Foundation\, will host an “Active Shooter Response Presentation and Panel” on Friday\, February 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. This in-person event will include coffee and breakfast.\n\nThe discussion will feature healthcare leaders who are involved with local\, state and federal emergency response. Speakers will include:\n \n•	Dr. Alexander Eastman\, Chief Medical Officer\, U.S. Customs and Border Control;\n•	Dr. Ryan Parker\, Chief Medical Officer\, Saint Francis Hospital;\n•	Christopher Noah\, Director Disaster Management\, Parkland Health;\n•	and Dr. Marshal Isaacs\, Dallas-Fire Rescue Medical Director\, moderating the panel.\n\nThe presentation is open to local physicians and their staff\, hospital staff and others in the healthcare community.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor questions\, please contact Ruby Blum at ruby@dallas-cms.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dcms-and-dfwhc-active-shooter-response-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas County Medical Society":MAILTO:info@dallas-cms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T093000
DTSTAMP:20240104T171431Z
CREATED:20240104T171431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T171431Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Mediktor live demonstration of AI-Powered Healthcare Navigation Tool
DESCRIPTION:Discover the new technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Mediktor co-host a live demonstration of its AI-Powered healthcare navigation tool on Thursday\, February 8 from 8:00-9:15 a.m. at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. Mediktor’s experts will travel from New York for the in-person discussion detailing an AI medical assistant that directs patients to the right level of care at the right time.\n\nThe complimentary breakfast event will include speakers Vicenc Ferrer\, managing director of Mediktor’s New York headquarters; Fred Pineiro\, USA chief growth officer at Mediktor; and Stephen Love\, president/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nFounded in 2011\, Mediktor is the most advanced AI-based medical chatbot for triage and pre-diagnosis that assists patients by improving access while enabling more efficient care navigation. Mediktor’s AI can understand several symptoms simultaneously\, which greatly reduces the assessment time and helps the outcome of the assessment to be much more accurate.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nDFWHC co-hosted a live webinar with Mediktor on November 8. You can view the webinar here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-mediktor-live-demonstration-of-ai-powered-healthcare-navigation-tool/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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