Study finds healthcare has grown into the second largest sector in North Texas

06/08/2017

Based on employment and earnings, healthcare has grown into the second largest sector in North Texas, according to a report released today by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC). The economic impact of the 90 DFWHC-member hospitals on the North Texas economy is $18.4 billion in labor income, a $4.4 billion increase from an identical study conducted in 2013. The … Read More

DFWHC Associate Member Xenex awarded for Visionary Innovation Leadership

06/08/2017

Based on a recent analysis of healthcare room disinfection, Frost & Sullivan recognized Xenex Disinfection Services with the 2017 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Visionary Innovation Leadership on May 24. The Xenex LightStrike™ Germ-Zapping Robot™ is a portable, no-touch device capable of helping healthcare facilities bring down infection rates by destroying the pathogens that cause them. LightStrike robots deactivate … Read More

DFWHC subsidiary GroupOne partners with MCAG to provide class action settlement recovery

05/26/2017

GroupOne is pleased to announce it has teamed with Managed Care Advisory Group, LLC (MCAG) to offer clients access to its Class Action Settlement Recovery Service (SRS). The strategic agreement with MCAG will assist clients in identifying and recovering significant funds from class action settlements. MCAG has worked closely with thousands of physician practices, hospitals, healthcare systems and businesses to … Read More

“Growing Little Minds” campaign receives national awards

05/25/2017

The DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) “Growing Little Minds” campaign has gone gold or, more accurately, was awarded a Gold and Merit award by the Healthcare Marketing Report on May 15. “Growing Little Minds” was created in 2016 by DFWHC in partnership with the City of Dallas to raise awareness on the importance of infant brain development during the first 12 … Read More

Make contact! – DFWHC’s summer Speed Networking set for July 13

05/24/2017

If you’re looking to make contact or meet-and-greet, you won’t miss a beat by attending the DFW Hospital Council’s Speed Networking on Thursday, July 13 in the Reverchon Room at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Register now as there is only a limited number of seats available. This complimentary breakfast event from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. is a … Read More

DFWHC stands with AHA initiative to prevent violence

05/23/2017

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that it supports the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) initiative “Hospitals Against Violence.” The campaign’s goal is to focus national attention on ending all forms of violence through digital media to include tweets, photos and other online efforts. A national day of awareness has been scheduled for Friday, June 9 when hospitals across the … Read More

Just three weeks until DFWHC Hot Topic meeting “HIPAA Enforcement!”

05/19/2017

It’s just three weeks until the DFW Hospital Council’s educational “Hot Topic” meeting “HIPAA Enforcement” on June 8 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the main auditorium at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Guest speakers will be Vaniecy Nwigwe, JD, MSA, a Deputy Regional Manager, and Valerie Montoya, MSCJ, an Equal Opportunity Specialist Investigator, of the Office of Civil … Read More

DFWHC’s Spring Interlocutor is now available

05/16/2017

The DFW Hospital Council’s spring edition of the Interlocutor is now available. Click the graphic below to learn about DFWHC’s efforts in Arlington to influence the recent smoking ban. You can also check out the 2017 Year-Round Sponsors and see a listing of all 137 nominees from the DFWHC Foundation’s April 21 Employee of the Year Luncheon. Hard copies will … Read More

ELEVATE340B joins the DFWHC team

05/16/2017

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) is pleased to announce ELEVATE340B has become a member of its team effective immediately. The partnership is expected to enhance the value DFWHC offers its hospital members through savings optimization programs and education provided by ELEVATE340B. “This partnership continues a long-standing DFWHC trend to team with select companies that provide valuable services to our … Read More

One down, many to go…Arlington approves smoking ban

05/10/2017

For almost a decade, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has advocated for smoking bans in North Texas. Last night, the City of Arlington approved a new smoking ban by a vote of 7-2, following the lead of such communities as Dallas, Southlake, Benbrook, Flower Mound, Little Elm, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Mesquite. “We continue our efforts in North Texas, as … Read More