Obamacare in Texas – Love quoted in Schnurman column

11/17/2015

In the latest Dallas Morning News column by Mitchell Schnurman, DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love is quoted when discussing Texas healthcare “politics.” According to Schnurman, “Texas, with 5 million uninsured, could add a jolt to the ACA numbers, but only if leaders can solve the politics and economics.” Check out the story here.

DFWHC’s “Fraud Prevention” meeting set for next Thursday

11/13/2015

You’re invited to a complimentary breakfast meeting on Nov. 19, 2015 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The topic is “Fraud Prevention and Protection” sponsored by Global Edge. Topics to include: Spend Recovery, Fraud Prevention, Risk Assessments, Vendor Master File, Sanction Lists, Fraudulent Acts and Q&A. Target Audience: Supply Chain Executives, Compliance Officers, CEOs, CFOs. Ask yourself: • Is … Read More

ACHE to host Susan Dentzer at Nov. 5 meeting

11/04/2015

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of North Texas will host Susan Dentzer during its membership meeting tomorrow evening at the Joule Hotel in Dallas. Registration and reception begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and presentations from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. One of the nation’s most respected healthcare journalists, Dentzer is an on-air analyst for PBS … Read More

DFWHC’s Awards Luncheon honors healthcare heroes

10/30/2015

The DFW Hospital Council would like to thank all sponsors and attendees who participated in yesterday’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Arlington Convention Center. More than 50 chairs of member hospital boards were honored on stage. Dr. Merlyn Sayers was presented the Distinguished Health Service Award. James Mendez of Kindred Hospital Dallas was the recipient of the Young Healthcare … Read More

Nov. 19 – Supply Chain Risk Management – Hot Topic Meeting!

10/23/2015

You’re invited to a complimentary breakfast meeting, November 19 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The topic is “Supply Chain Risk Management” sponsored by Global Edge. From vendor master file clean-up to supplier on-boarding and business authentication, to regulatory compliance checks and auditing tools, Global Edge optimizes enterprise-wide supply chain efficiency, consistency and operational savings. Topics to include: Spend … Read More

The history of the Kerney Laday, Sr. Award

10/21/2015

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) will present David Biegler with the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year Award during its 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. The chair of Children’s Health System of Texas Board of Directors, Biegler’s association with Children’s Health began in 1987 when he was appointed to the board of … Read More

Tickets still available to Oct. 29 Luncheon

10/19/2015

It’s just 10 days until the DFW Hospital Council’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. We hope you can join us for this great opportunity to honor North Texas healthcare excellence. Dr. Merlyn Sayers of Carter BloodCare will receive this year’s Distinguished Health Service Award. The Young Healthcare Executive of the Year will be presented … Read More

Healthcare expenses are more than just medical treatment

10/14/2015

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council The U.S. healthcare delivery system is complex in that we provide care to patients with diverse values. In many cases, we tailor the delivery system to meet the patients’ social, cultural and linguistic needs. A couple of days ago, the Commonwealth Fund released a publication citing the U.S. for spending more on … Read More

Hospital sponsorships available to Oct. 29 luncheon

09/30/2015

If you would like to honor award recipient Dr. Merlyn Sayers with a congratulatory ad or just enjoy VIP seating, Hospital Sponsorships are now available to the DFW Hospital Council’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 29 at the Arlington Convention Center. We hope you can attend our “Fall Fandango.” This decades-old tradition will honor the Chairs of our … Read More

City of Dallas creates webpage specific to healthcare industry

09/30/2015

In an attempt to reduce waste, the city of Dallas adopted a plan to achieve zero waste by 2040. Created in 2013, the “Zero Waste Plan” will provide waste diversion goals and timelines specific to residents and businesses in the city. Residents and business leaders may find information on the plan by clicking here. Healthcare institutions will also be a … Read More