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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:20240625T180000
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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:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T133000
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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:20240630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T153000
DTSTAMP:20240626T210249Z
CREATED: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:20240709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T110000
DTSTAMP:20240607T161240Z
CREATED: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: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: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:20240808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T150000
DTSTAMP: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:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T150000
DTSTAMP:20240725T162900Z
CREATED:20240725T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20240822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T150000
DTSTAMP:20240805T160651Z
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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:20240905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T120000
DTSTAMP:20240711T195636Z
CREATED:20240711T195636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T195636Z
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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:20240905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T150000
DTSTAMP:20240819T204225Z
CREATED:20240819T204225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T204225Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Moss Adams webinar "Denials Management"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Moss Adams will co-host the webinar “Denials Management: An Integrated People-First Approach” on Thursday\, September 5 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Richard Riter\, a director at Moss Adams; Erin Ressler\, a director at Moss Adams; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nPayer denials are a huge problem for providers—and it’s getting worse! They not only threaten providers’ financial health\, but they can also negatively impact patients’ experience. Many technology solutions are on the market\, but implementing these without understanding your processes—and without involving frontline people—can lock providers into ineffective processes. Join us for this webcast as we present an approach to denials reduction and management\, based on a lean approach to general revenue cycle improvement with a proven record of success over the last decade.\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-denials-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T150000
DTSTAMP:20240326T204059Z
CREATED:20240326T204059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T204059Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's "Sepsis Conference 2024"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s Sepsis Strike Force will host their annual “Sepsis Conference 2024” on Wednesday\, September 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth The event will be held in the school’s Action A\, B and C Rooms.\n\nPlease note\, this event is pre-registration only. Though July 31\, early-bird tickets are available for only $35. After August 1\, cost is $45 per person. Fee includes breakfast and lunch provided by Jason’s Deli.\n\nThis year’s event will be themed “Strike Out Sepsis\,” with speakers and agenda to be announced soon.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nA call for speaker abstracts has been announced with a deadline set for April 30. They can be downloaded here.\n\nA poster submission abstract deadline has been set for May 31. They can be downloaded here.\n\nCoordinated by Patti Taylor\, director of quality and patient safety at the DFWHC Foundation\, the Sepsis Strike Force was formed in 2017 with the intention of providing evidence-based clinical guidelines\, protocols and best practices. The group’s membership includes representatives from Baylor Scott & White Health\, Children’s Health\, Cook Children’s\, JPS Health Network\, Methodist Health System\, Parkland Health\, Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern.\n\nFor questions\, please contact Patti at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\nJPS Health Network will provide continuing education credits.\n\nJPS HEALTH NETWORK IS ACCREDITED AS A PROVIDER OF NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTERS COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION. THIS ACTIVITY IS JOINTLY PROVIDED BY JPS HEALTH NETWORK AND THE DFW HOSPITAL COUNCIL FOUNDATION.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundations-sepsis-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus\, 300 Trinity Campus Circle\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20240711T195758Z
CREATED:20240711T195758Z
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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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T150000
DTSTAMP:20240829T203640Z
CREATED:20240829T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T203640Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Snowflake webinar "Accelerating Clinical Research"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Snowflake will co-host the webinar “Accelerating Clinical Research: Harnessing Multi-Modal Data\, AI and Secure Collaboration” on Thursday\, September 12 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CT.\n\nSpeakers will include Murali Gandhirajan\, Global Healthcare CTO at Snowflake; Joe Warbington\, Industry Principal Healthcare at Snowflake; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nIn the healthcare landscape\, the convergence of data\, AI and collaborative efforts is reshaping the way we approach academic medical research. This discussion will explore how large-scale multi-modal data is creating opportunities to improve patient outcomes and challenges for existing research infrastructure. Through real-world examples\, these experts will discuss how data and AI solutions are helping address these challenges.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-snowflake-webinar-accelerating-clinical-research/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000
DTSTAMP:20240711T195915Z
CREATED:20240711T195915Z
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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-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T153000
DTSTAMP:20240813T150431Z
CREATED:20240813T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T150431Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Health Informatics Alliance Fourth Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Health Informatics Alliance will be hosting its Fourth Annual Conference on Friday\, September 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, CST. This year’s event is an in-person meeting to be held on the campus of UT Arlington (UTA) in the Bluebonnet Ballroom.\n\nThe Texas Health Informatics Alliance consists of UTA\, UTHealth Houston\, Texas State University\, Texas Woman’s University and UT Southwestern Medical Center. The conference will bring together the health informatics community of Texas to include presentations\, speakers and poster abstracts.\n\nSpeakers will include Nora Cox\, chief executive officer of Texas e-Health Alliance; and David Jaffray\, PhD\, a professor of Imaging and Physics at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nContinuing education credits will be available.\n\nThe Texas Health Informatics Alliance (THIA) is a collective of individuals and groups throughout the state of Texas. THIA aims to build informatics ties across Texas through partnership in the following areas: Research\, Data\, Policy\, Education and Workforce Development.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/texas-health-informatics-alliance-fourth-annual-conference/
LOCATION:UT Arlington\, 411 S. Nedderman Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T140000
DTSTAMP:20240916T174156Z
CREATED:20240916T174156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T174156Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Voyage Technologies webinar "Improve Cash"
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE NEW DATE AND TIME NEXT MONTH.\n\nThe DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Voyage Technologies LLC will co-host the webinar “Improve Cash: Navigate to the Critical Measurements You Need – and It’s Free!” on Wednesday\, September 25 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSpeakers will include Ted Shaw\, Strategic Advisor Principal at Voyage Technologies; Chris Gerhardt\, Co-Founder and CEO at Voyage Technologies; Gene Lawson\, EVP Revenue Cycle at Voyage Technologies; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nDuring the webinar\, you will learn how to harness the power of AI\, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing to enhance coding accuracy\, minimize denials and recover revenue that may have been denied or miscoded. The speakers will also discuss the employment of reverse engineering techniques similar to those used by payors to identify potential claim deficiencies before billing\, ensuring maximum revenue recovery.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-voyage-technologies-webinar-improve-cash/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T120000
DTSTAMP:20240711T200025Z
CREATED:20240711T200025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T200025Z
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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-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T133000
DTSTAMP:20240826T201742Z
CREATED:20240826T201742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T201742Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC's 76th Annual Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Tables and tickets are now available to the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 76th Annual Awards Luncheon set for October 18 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center and Hotel. The event will take place in the Honor Ballroom\, with a reception beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon and awards from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m.\n\nDFWHC announced last week that Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess and Congresswoman Kay Granger will be the 2024 recipients of its Distinguished Health Service Award\, an honor dating back to 1948.\n\nDFWHC will also present the 2024 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year award to Ryan Gebhart\, senior vice president of Baylor Scott & White Health and president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial; and the Kerney Laday\, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award to Ron Carter of Baylor Scott & White Health and Randall Canedy of Methodist Health System.\n\n“We are looking forward to honoring these great healthcare leaders of North Texas\,” said Stephen Love\, president/CEO of DFWHC. “Congressman Burgess and Congresswoman Granger have been great friends of North Texas healthcare throughout their careers\, and we are also proud to acknowledge the extraordinary leadership of Ryan Gebhart\, Ron Carter and Randall Canedy\, who have dedicated their careers to our community’s health and well-being.”\n\nAn additional highlight will be the appearance of Shannon Miller as keynote speaker. The famous Olympic gymnast won seven medals during her career. She is also a cancer survivor and will discuss her “Gold Medal Mindset” when overcoming personal healthcare challenges.\n\nThe luncheon will open with the introduction of the Chairs of the North Texas hospitals’ boards of trustees.\n\nTables and tickets can be found here.\n\nYou can find Hospital Sponsorships here.\n\nExecutive (non-hospital) Sponsorships can be found here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhcs-76th-annual-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Loews Arlington Hotel\, 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T153000
DTSTAMP:20240925T145820Z
CREATED:20240925T145820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T145820Z
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SUMMARY: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 fourth “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” of 2024 on Sunday\, October 20 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/virtual-mental-health-recovery-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T140000
DTSTAMP:20241007T165337Z
CREATED:20241007T165337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T165337Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Hospital Pricing Specialists webinar "Hospital Pricing Optimization"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hospital Pricing Specialists will co-host the webinar “Unveiling Clarity: A Strategic Blueprint for Hospital Pricing Optimization” on Wednesday\, October 23 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSpeakers will include Randi Brantner\, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Hospital Pricing Specialists; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nClear and accessible pricing information is crucial for healthcare providers navigating high-deductible plans. Join us for this presentation on developing effective pricing strategies. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare financial operations\, Randi Brantner will share valuable insights on enhancing price transparency\, fostering competitiveness\, and ensuring appropriate reimbursement.\n\nWebinar Objectives: \n•	Outline revenue stream pricing categories and associated considerations;\n•	Identify effective pricing tactics for each revenue stream;\n•	Develop a logical pricing methodology based on cost analysis\, reimbursement rates\, and peer pricing data.\n\nKey Takeaways: \n•	Improve financial sustainability through strategic pricing;\n•	Enhance patient satisfaction with transparent pricing;\n•	Boost competitiveness and appropriate reimbursement.\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-hospital-pricing-optimization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20241011T154849Z
CREATED:20241011T154849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T154849Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation “Performance Improvement” webinar
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the educational webinar “How to Influence Executive and Front-Line Teams to Support Improvement Efforts” on Tuesday\, October 29 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nThe live panel discussion will include Dr. Bruce Spurlock\, President/CEO of Convergence Health; Nam Le-Morawa\, Chief Operating Officer of San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation; Laura Weber\, Vice President Clinical Effectiveness at Methodist Health System; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nObjectives include:\n\n1.	Identify key strategies that led to successful quality improvement initiatives;\n2.	Formulate 2-3 actionable strategies for effectively engaging hospital executives in supporting quality improvement initiatives;\n3.	Describe 2-3 techniques for involving front-line healthcare teams in quality improvement activities.\n\nThe webinar will provide 1.0 CNE credit.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor questions\, please contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.\n\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and DFW Hospital Council Foundation. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Nursing (ANCC) Designation: This activity provides up to 1.0 contact hour.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-foundation-performance-improvement-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T150000
DTSTAMP:20241009T141457Z
CREATED:20241009T141457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T141457Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and ACU webinar "Building Tomorrow's Healthcare Workforce"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Abilene Christian University will co-host the webinar “Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce: Addressing Staffing Needs and Inspiring the Next Generation” on Wednesday\, October 30 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSpeakers will include Meghan Hope\, JD\, MHA\, Associate Professor and Healthcare Administration Program Director at Abilene Christian University; Susan Maupin\, JD\, RN\, Vice President at Advis Healthcare Consulting and Adjunct Faculty at Abilene Christian University; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nThis webinar examines workforce challenges in clinical and allied health staffing and highlights key trends and areas of opportunity for the DFW healthcare sector. The speakers will also explore innovative strategies to attract middle and high school students to healthcare careers\, emphasizing early exposure\, partnerships\, and leveraging technology to inspire the next generation. By focusing on both current workforce needs and long-term talent development\, this session aims to spark collaborative solutions for building a sustainable healthcare workforce.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/dfwhc-and-acu-webinar-building-tomorrows-healthcare-workforce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T150000
DTSTAMP:20241025T150559Z
CREATED:20241025T150559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T150559Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Forvis Mazars webinar "Strategic Agility"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Forvis Mazars will co-host the webinar “Strategic Agility: Planning and Execution” on Wednesday\, November 6 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSpeakers will include Chris Masone\, Principal/Healthcare at Forvis Mazars; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nJoin us for this complimentary presentation by a Forvis Mazars’ national expert detailing practices for effectively transitioning from strategic planning to operational execution by building a model to support overall achievement with a focus on building long-term financial and clinical sustainability.\n\nLearning objectives include:\n \n•	Acknowledge the significant transformation that has occurred in healthcare over the past five years as providers have navigated a public health emergency\, workforce challenges\, operational disruption and financial distress. \n•	Assess the “New Normal\,” characterized by higher expectations but lower margins.    \n•	Consider new models for strategic planning\, characterized by agility in shorter planning cycles\, adaptability in responding to dynamic industry/market shifts\, and executability in alignment with operating\, financial and clinical models.\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-strategic-agility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000
DTSTAMP:20241017T123735Z
CREATED:20241017T123735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T123735Z
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SUMMARY:Free Navigator Analytics Tool Live Demo - DFWHC Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Check this out! Voyage Technologies LLC is offering their Navigator Analytics Tool for free to North Texas hospitals with no integration needed with existing software. Join us for the live demo webinar “Transform Revenue Cycle Performance & Increase Cash: Leverage Analytics to Guide Compliance and AI Solutions” hosted by the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Voyage Technologies on Thursday\, November 7 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSpeakers will include Ted Shaw\, Strategic Advisor Principal at Voyage Technologies; Chris Gerhardt\, Co-Founder and CEO at Voyage Technologies; Gene Lawson\, EVP Revenue Cycle at Voyage Technologies; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nWith this tool\, you will be able to:\n \n• 	Reduce Payor Underpayments;\n• 	Enhance Payor Contract Negotiations;\n• 	Reduce Denials;\n• 	Prioritize AI and ML Solutions to Increase Clean Claims.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/free-navigator-analytics-tool-live-demo-dfwhc-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T150000
DTSTAMP:20241104T162528Z
CREATED:20241104T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T162528Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Hall Render webinar "AI Governance"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Hall Render will co-host the webinar “AI Governance: Applying the NIST Standard to Health System Structures” on Thursday\, November 14 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSpeakers will include Michael T. Batt\, Attorney and Advisor at Hall Render; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nA national expert at Hall Render\, Michael T. Batt works with health systems and hospitals to establish robust data management practices and implement artificial intelligence (AI) governance processes. He assists health care leaders in making informed decisions about the ever-evolving use of AI\, focusing on both technology and the workforce that interacts with it. Join us for this complimentary webinar detailing a “Hot Topic” in healthcare today.\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-ai-governance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T153000
DTSTAMP:20241107T181838Z
CREATED:20241107T181838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T181838Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC Foundation's In-Person “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 fifth “Recovery Workshop: ROCC Stars Unite” of 2024 on Sunday\, December 8 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.\, CDT at the APAA (Association of Persons Affected by Addiction) offices located in Dallas at 2800 Martin Luther King\, Jr. Boulevard. 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-in-person-mental-health-recovery-workshop/
LOCATION:Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA)\, 3116 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T093000
DTSTAMP:20241119T211321Z
CREATED:20241119T211321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T211321Z
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SUMMARY:"89th Legislative Send-Off" with DFWHC's Stephen Love
DESCRIPTION:DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love will moderate the in-person panel discussion “89th Legislative Send-Off” on Wednesday\, December 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Towers at Williams Square in Irving/Las Colinas. The event will take place in the West Tower on the second floor and is hosted by the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.\n\nThe discussion will include senators and state representatives to discuss their upcoming priorities and strategies entering Texas’ 89th Legislative Session. Panelists will include:\n\n•	Senator Nathan Johnson;\n•	Senator Tan Parker;\n•	State Representative Rafael Anchia;\n•	State Representative Terry Mesa;\n•	State Representative-Elect Cassandra Hernandez.\n\nNetworking and a light breakfast will be available at 8:00 a.m. Registration is limited to 70 attendees\, with a deadline set for December 9.\n\nYou can register here.\n\nFor information\, please contact 214-217-8484.
URL:https://dfwhc.org/event/89th-legislative-send-off-with-dfwhcs-stephen-love/
LOCATION:Towers at Williams Square\, 5205 N O'Connor Blvd\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@irvingchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T150000
DTSTAMP:20241216T160753Z
CREATED:20241216T160753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T160753Z
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SUMMARY:DFWHC and Konica Minolta webinar "Strengthening Endpoint Security"
DESCRIPTION:The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Konica Minolta will co-host the webinar “Strengthening Endpoint Security Amid Rising Cyber Threats” on Thursday\, January 16 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, CDT.\n\nSpeakers will include Chris Bilello\, VP Business Solutions Development at Konica Minolta Business Solutions; Joe Cisna\, Director\, Healthcare Solutions at Konica Minolta Business Solutions; Danielle Morrison\, BSN\, RN\, National Practice Manager Healthcare IT Services at All Covered/Konica Minolta; and Stephen Love\, President/CEO of DFWHC.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and protect your organization effectively! Topics will include:\n \n•	Review the evolving regulatory landscape;\n•	Discuss strategies to fortify your network endpoints;\n•	Address the increasing cyber threats;\n•	Prepare for the anticipated expansions in HIPAA Security Rule requirements.\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-strengthening-endpoint-security/
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