Clint Abernathy named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year

08/18/2016

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today Clint Abernathy, president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, was chosen as the 2016 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. The award honors youthful professionals who display the impressive abilities of future North Texas healthcare leaders. “Clint Abernathy is well known in the healthcare community for his excellent leadership and future … Read More

Throwback Thursday – Margaret Thatcher at 1997 luncheon

08/11/2016

Dubbed “The Iron Lady,” Margaret Thatcher served as keynote speaker of the DFW Hospital Council’s 1997 Annual Awards Luncheon. More than 1,600 attendees turned out for the event held at the Wyndham Anatole in Dallas. At the podium, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom receives a standing ovation following her speech. Also in the photograph (l to r) … Read More

Full house turns out for this morning’s Speed Networking

08/11/2016

A full house turned out for this morning’s Speed Networking event hosted by the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. A fun opportunity to meet and greet healthcare executives, the event was attended by representatives of UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Health System, Best Receivables Management, Maxim Healthcare Services, PediaPlex, iCare, Max Maxwell … Read More

Executive and Hospital Sponsorships now available to Annual Awards Luncheon

08/10/2016

Just in time for the November elections, the DFW Hospital Council’s 68th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 18 at the Arlington Convention Center will showcase a lively discussion on the candidates in support of the theme “Up for Debate: The Presidential Elections.” Tucker Carlson of FOX News and Eugene Robinson of The Washington Post will provide their storied expertise on … Read More

CareFlite’s Great First Responder nominees now being accepted

08/09/2016

Making precious minutes count to save lives – that’s exactly what great first responders do on a daily basis. CareFlite’s annual salute to these heroes “Great First Responders” is now accepting registrants. Emergency Medical Technicians, paramedics, fire fighters, peace officers and all of the above are eligible. Let’s honor these great heroes of our community. CareFlite’s annual Great First Responders … Read More

Margaret Jordan to receive Distinguished Health Service Award

08/08/2016

A president/CEO of Dallas Medical Resource since 2004, Margaret H. Jordan was announced today as the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Health Service Award. The honor will be presented during DFWHC’s 68th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 18 at Arlington Convention Center. “Margaret’s career in North Texas healthcare and her dedicated involvement in the community make her … Read More

The clock is ticking – Speed Networking just three days away!

08/08/2016

The clock is ticking! Just three days until the DFW Hospital Council’s (DFWHC) popular Speed Networking event on Thursday in the Reverchon Room at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. These breakfast social gatherings provide a great opportunity for healthcare executives to meet and greet in a timed format. Networking begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 9:30 a.m. The … Read More

D Healthcare breaks down national hospital rankings

08/03/2016

D Healthcare Daily Editor Matt Goodman examined U.S. News and World Report’s annual hospital rankings released this morning, with detail on whether North Texas hospitals were able to reach the top 20. DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love was quoted in the article, “There are many reports published about providers and it is not surprising that many results are … Read More

DFWHC announces speakers for October 18 luncheon

08/02/2016

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hopes you can “mark your calendar” for its 68th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 18 at the Arlington Convention Center. The reception begins at 11:00 a.m. and the ballroom doors open at 11:40 a.m. DFWHC is proud to announce Tucker Carlson of FOX news and Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post will serve as keynote … Read More

D Healthcare Daily examines release of hospital safety ratings

07/29/2016

D Healthcare Daily Editor Matt Goodman offered his take on the release of hospital federal safety ratings by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in a story posted yesterday. DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love was quoted in the article, “CMS indicated that approximately 25 percent of hospitals were assigned a star rating based on 18 or fewer … Read More