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

Dr. Cerise named to Congressional agency on Medicaid, CHIP programs

05/09/2017

Fred Cerise, MD, MPH, president and CEO of Parkland Health & Hospital System is among five new healthcare leaders appointed by the U.S. Comptroller General to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC). As a member of the Commission, Dr. Cerise will serve as a national advisor to Congress on issues affecting Medicaid and CHIP, which are of … Read More

DFWHC releases flyer in advance of Arlington smoke-free discussion

05/08/2017

In advance of tomorrow’s discussion by the City of Arlington’s council members on procedures involving a new smoking ban in public places, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and its Foundation released a public flyer last week detailing the dangers of smoking in the city. Working in coordination with the American Heart Association, DFWHC President/CEO W. Stephen Love has been available … Read More

Love scoffs at Upton Amendment and AHCA in DMN story

05/03/2017

In a story posted today by Katie Leslie of The Dallas Morning News, DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love scoffed at the Upton Amendment as the GOP makes a final attempt to secure votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Titled “Déjà vu all over again,” the story details Republican House leaders’ attempts to revamp legislation through an amendment … Read More

DFWHC Hot Topic Meeting “HIPAA Enforcement” set for June 8

05/03/2017

The DFW Hospital Council will host the 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 Rights. Highlights … Read More

State of Reform interviews DFWHC’s Love on ACA

05/03/2017

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love was interviewed by State of Reform for a segment titled “What They’re Watching.” “You know, we can have all the catchphrases we want, but seriously, as we look at the Affordable Care Act, has it been successful? One, it did increase coverage. That’s one of the things it was supposed to do. Two, … Read More

Have a cup of coffee with the Coker Group on May 18

04/28/2017

The Coker Group, a marketing partner of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting its monthly webinar “Coffee with Coker” on May 18 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. The topic is “Top Health IT Trends and Innovations for 2017: What you Must Know to Stay Ahead in Today’s Market.” Guest speaker will be Terry Wilk, a former healthcare CIO and senior … Read More

Coker Group to host MACRA Implementation webinar series

04/27/2017

The Coker Group, a marketing partner of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting a MACRA Implementation webinar series beginning May 3. MACRA, or the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, is bipartisan legislation signed into law in April, 2015. Senior executives from Coker will present on the components related to the MACRA implementation. The series will be multiple hour-long … Read More